Where Coleman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coleman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coleman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coleman
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Coleman
1 in 10 adults have had a stroke (9.6%), more than twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.2%), more than twice the Georgia rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 14.2%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Coleman runs above Georgia on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Coleman adults get no exercise
45.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Coleman
42.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 32.2% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Coleman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Coleman adults…
Coleman runs above GA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coleman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Coleman
No hospital or community health center in Coleman 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 Coleman; ≈ 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).
How Coleman adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Coleman 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.9% of Coleman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Coleman 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 Coleman adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coleman
Why doesn’t Coleman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coleman.
What hospital is closest to Coleman?
Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula, 21.7 miles in a straight line from Coleman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Coleman?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Careconnect Convenient Care in Cuthbert, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coleman.
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.