Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Doerun residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Doerun, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Doerun. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Doerun
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Doerun
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 10%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Doerun runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Doerun adults get no exercise
36.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Doerun
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.3%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (12.9% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (12.6% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 24% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% 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 Doerun’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Doerun adults…
Doerun runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24% of Doerun adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Doerun
No hospital or community health center in Doerun 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 Doerun; ≈ 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 Doerun adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Doerun adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Doerun 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.
Doerun 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 Doerun adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Doerun
Why doesn’t Doerun have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Doerun.
What hospital is closest to Doerun?
Phoebe Worth Medical Center in Sylvester, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Doerun’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Doerun.
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.