Photo: Jud McCranie · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cochran is healthier than 82%
Cochran trails Georgia on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cochran. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cochran
Making ends meet is harder in Cochran
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.1%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. No reliable transportation (13.3% vs 9.5%) and utility shut-off threats (12.4% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 20.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cochran looks healthier next to Georgia than next to the country
It’s healthier than 38% of the 261 Georgia towns we grade, but 18% of towns nationwide. Much of Georgia scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Cochran
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
Cochran is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cochran is healthier than 18%. Against the 989 towns with similar household incomes ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 82%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Georgia figure falls outside Cochran’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Cochran’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cochran is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns, #163 of 261 in Georgia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 37% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Cochran’s median household income is $33,456; among the 989 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 82%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Georgia towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Cochran is healthier than 38% of graded towns, against 18% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.8% of Cochran adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Cochran adults…
Cochran runs above GA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cochran
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Cochran, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Cochran; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cochran adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Cochran adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cochran runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Cochran adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Cochran and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochran | C− | 38% | 14.5% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cochran adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cochran
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cochran is better than Georgia on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Cochran’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cochran | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.9%21.9–28.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.5 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18–22.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38%30.6–45.7 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.9–16.4 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%34.6–42.2 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%32.5–40.4 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.6%23.8–29.5 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.3 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.3–7.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%15–21.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%13.9–18.6 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.9%26.5–35.8 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.7–17.2 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.6%33.8–47.5 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15%12.6–17.9 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.3–81.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.9%50.9–58.7 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.4%78.8–83.8 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%74–78.3 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%60.2–70.1 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%67.2–81.8 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%18.2–24.7 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41%35.6–46.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%22.7–30.4 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.1%20.8–27.6 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.3%15.8–20.7 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.4%10.9–14.1 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.3%11.6–15 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.8%18–23.7 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.6%32.2–41.3 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%14.9–19 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.5–21 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%10.4–13.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Cochran
Is Cochran a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cochran is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #163 of 261 in Georgia. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cochran?
CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 45.7%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cochran?
Bleckley Memorial Hospital in Cochran, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Cochran’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Cochran have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.6–17.9%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Cochran more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cochran.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Georgia figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.