St. Catherine's Island · Photo: William D Bone · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Crescent residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crescent, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crescent. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crescent
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Crescent
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), about twice the Georgia rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 11%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Crescent runs above Georgia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Crescent adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.8%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Crescent
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.7%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. No reliable transportation (14.6% vs 9.5%) and utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 27.2% 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 Crescent’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Crescent adults…
Crescent runs above GA on 10 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.2% of Crescent adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Crescent
No hospital or community health center in Crescent 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 Crescent; ≈ 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 Crescent adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Crescent adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Crescent runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Crescent 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.
Crescent 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 Crescent adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crescent
Why doesn’t Crescent have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Crescent.
What hospital is closest to Crescent?
Liberty Regional Medical Center in Hinesville, 26.7 miles in a straight line from Crescent’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 Crescent?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CCHS Townsend in Townsend, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crescent.
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.