Where Dewy Rose residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dewy Rose, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dewy Rose. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dewy Rose
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Dewy Rose
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7% across Georgia. COPD is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Dewy Rose runs above Georgia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Dewy Rose
The closest emergency room is Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center in Lavonia, 20.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Medlink Georgia is closer (5.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Dewy Rose, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Dewy Rose’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dewy Rose adults…
Dewy Rose runs above GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dewy Rose
No hospital or community health center in Dewy Rose 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 Dewy Rose; ≈ 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 Dewy Rose adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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.
How Dewy Rose adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
1 in 3 Dewy Rose 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.
12.4% of Dewy Rose adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Dewy Rose and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Dewy Rose adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dewy Rose
Why doesn’t Dewy Rose have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dewy Rose.
What hospital is closest to Dewy Rose?
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center in Lavonia, 20.5 miles in a straight line from Dewy Rose’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dewy Rose?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Medlink Bowman in Bowman, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dewy Rose.
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.