Cusseta Industrial High School · Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Cusseta is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Cusseta differs from Georgia on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cusseta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cusseta
Binge drinking is the habit Cusseta doesn’t win on
21.2% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Cusseta is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cusseta is healthier than 72%. Against the 9,182 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 94%. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Cusseta
54% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 30.5% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and stroke are less common in Cusseta
Cusseta runs below Georgia on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (3.2% vs 7%), stroke (2% vs 3.6%) and diabetes (7.4% vs 13.3%). A young population is part of it: only 5% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). Conditions ↓
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 Cusseta’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Cusseta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cusseta is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #49 of 261 in Georgia. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Cusseta’s median household income is $61,042; among the 9,182 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 94%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
177 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Cusseta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Cusseta adults…
Cusseta runs below GA on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 5% of Cusseta residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Cusseta
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Cusseta, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Cusseta; ≈ 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 Cusseta adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cusseta runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Cusseta 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.
13.4% of Cusseta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Cusseta and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cusseta | B+ | 33.2% | 7.4% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Columbus | C− | 40.3% | 15.5% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Box Springs | — | — | — | — |
Box Springs: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cusseta adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cusseta
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cusseta is better than Georgia on 10 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Cusseta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cusseta | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%14.8–19.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.6–12.4 | 13.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.1–22.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%25.9–41.4 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 23.9%20.8–27.2 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 25.5%22.2–29.1 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.4%3–3.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2%1.9–2.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 30.5%26–35.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.5–14.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.8%18.9–26.9 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.2%17.6–25.4 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%31.6–46.4 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15%12.8–17.4 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.2%64.6–73.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54%50.2–57.9 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 75.3%72.4–78.5 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 60.3%57.9–62.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.5%53–63.9 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%64.2–79.7 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.3–25.3 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 42.2%36.5–48.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%22.3–30.3 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%15.5–20.7 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%12.9–17 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.7–12.4 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%11.6–15.4 | 14.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.4%24.4–32.6 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.6–19.9 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Cusseta
Is Cusseta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cusseta is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #49 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cusseta?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.9% and 41.4%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cusseta?
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown in Columbus, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Cusseta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cusseta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.8–17.4%), 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 Cusseta more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cusseta.
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.