Photo: Tn8r8r · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, College Park is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
College Park differs from Georgia on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for College Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in College Park
Making ends meet is harder in College Park
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.2%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (18% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (25.6% vs 15%) are higher too. 28.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More College Park adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (29.9%), vs 24.6% across Georgia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.2%, vs 16.9% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Stroke and diabetes run high in College Park
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.8%), vs 13.3% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
College Park is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, College Park is healthier than 22%. Against the 6,339 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 48%. 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 College Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind College Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, College Park is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #153 of 261 in Georgia. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 46% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). College Park’s median household income is $51,635; among the 6,339 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Few Georgia towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state College Park is healthier than 41% of graded towns, against 22% nationally.
Where College Park compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.7% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.1% of College Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
How College Park adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, College Park runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 College Park 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.
Out of every 100 College Park adults…
College Park runs below GA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of College Park residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near College Park
No hospital or community health center in College Park 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 College Park; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of College Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
College Park and the towns around it
College Park’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park | C− | 38.1% | 15.8% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| South Fulton | B− | 35.1% | 14.3% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| East Point | C | 36.2% | 15.2% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Union City | C+ | 35.5% | 13.7% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of College Park adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for College Park
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, College Park is better than Georgia on 2 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside College Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | College Park | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%23–28.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.9–16.1 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.3–21.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%33.9–42.5 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.8%14.2–17.6 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.1%39.1–45.2 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%31–36.7 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.6%21.4–25.9 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14.7–20.4 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%14.1–18.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.3%26–33 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%11.3–15.4 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 48.2%44.2–52.2 | 38.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%12.8–17 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.8–82 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.6%48.6–54.6 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.4–87.6 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%75.1–79.9 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%60–68 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%73.1–83.7 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.2%15.1–19.7 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.1%37.2–44.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%26.6–33.1 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.2%27.2–33.4 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.6%22.9–28.2 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18%16–19.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.8%14.2–17.5 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.1%25.2–31.1 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.2%30–36.8 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.9–18.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.9–18.6 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%7.3–8.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 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 College Park
Is College Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, College Park is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #153 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in College Park?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.9% and 42.5%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to College Park?
Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, 6.0 miles in a straight line from College Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in College Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.8–17%), 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 College Park 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 College Park.
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.