Culloden Historic District · Photo: Timkemp · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Culloden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Culloden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Culloden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Culloden
Stroke, cancer and heart disease run high in Culloden
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Culloden runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Culloden, and more people treating it
46.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Culloden keeps up with checkups
It beats Georgia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.3% vs 78.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.9% vs 86.8%). 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 Culloden’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Culloden adults…
Culloden runs above GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Culloden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Culloden
No hospital or community health center in Culloden 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 Culloden; ≈ 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.
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How Culloden adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Culloden does better than Georgia.
4 in 10 Culloden 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.
11% of Culloden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Culloden 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 Culloden adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Culloden
Why doesn’t Culloden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Culloden.
What hospital is closest to Culloden?
Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Culloden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Culloden.
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.