Where Dixie Union residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dixie Union, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dixie Union. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dixie Union
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Dixie Union
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. COPD is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Dixie Union runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dixie Union, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Dixie Union 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 Dixie Union’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dixie Union adults…
Dixie Union runs above GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dixie Union 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 Dixie Union adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Dixie Union
No hospital or community health center in Dixie Union 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 Dixie Union; ≈ 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 Dixie Union adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
1 in 3 Dixie Union 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.
Dixie Union 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 Dixie Union adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dixie Union
Why doesn’t Dixie Union have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dixie Union.
What hospital is closest to Dixie Union?
Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Dixie Union’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dixie Union.
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.