Where Dooling residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dooling, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dooling. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dooling
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Dooling
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Dooling runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Dooling
46.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 35.5% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More Dooling adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.3%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
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 Dooling’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dooling adults…
Dooling runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dooling 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.
Care in and near Dooling
No hospital or community health center in Dooling 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 Dooling; ≈ 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 Dooling adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dooling runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Dooling 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.
26.3% of Dooling adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Dooling 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 Dooling adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dooling
Why doesn’t Dooling have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dooling.
What hospital is closest to Dooling?
Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, 19.5 miles in a straight line from Dooling’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 Dooling?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Careconnect Pediatrics in Montezuma, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dooling.
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.