Photo: csmith/dbb1 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Deepstep residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deepstep, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Deepstep. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deepstep
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Deepstep
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 7% across Georgia. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Deepstep runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Deepstep, and more people treating it
43.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Deepstep adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Deepstep’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Deepstep adults…
Deepstep runs above GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Deepstep adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.9% of Deepstep adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Deepstep
No hospital or community health center in Deepstep 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 Deepstep; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Deepstep adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Deepstep 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.
Deepstep 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 Deepstep adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Deepstep
Why doesn’t Deepstep have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Deepstep.
What hospital is closest to Deepstep?
Navicent Health Baldwin in Milledgeville, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Deepstep’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Deepstep?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sandersville Community HLTH Ctr in Sandersville, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Deepstep.
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.