Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Coolidge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coolidge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coolidge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coolidge
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Coolidge
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Coolidge runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Coolidge
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.6%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (12.4% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (11.9% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 21.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Coolidge
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
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 Coolidge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Coolidge adults…
Coolidge 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.
21.8% of Coolidge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
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.
Care in and near Coolidge
No hospital or community health center in Coolidge 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 Coolidge; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Coolidge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Coolidge adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Coolidge 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.
Coolidge 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 Coolidge adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coolidge
Why doesn’t Coolidge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coolidge.
What hospital is closest to Coolidge?
Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Coolidge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coolidge.
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.