Where Cogdell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cogdell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 31634. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cogdell
Dental care lags in Cogdell
43.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 27.5% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cogdell
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.6% across Georgia. In all, Cogdell runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cogdell
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.5%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (13.8% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (13.3% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 25.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Cogdell’s likely range; Cogdell’s figures come from ZIP code 31634, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cogdell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Cogdell adults…
Cogdell runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.1% of Cogdell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Cogdell
No hospital or community health center in Cogdell itself. These are the nearest.
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 Cogdell; ≈ 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.
How Cogdell adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cogdell runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Cogdell 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.
Cogdell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cogdell adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cogdell
Why doesn’t Cogdell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cogdell.
What hospital is closest to Cogdell?
Clinch Memorial Hospital in Homerville, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Cogdell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cogdell.
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. 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.