Where Dudley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dudley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dudley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dudley
Cancer runs high in Dudley
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.4%), vs 7% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
Fewer Dudley adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 7 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 Dudley’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.2% of Dudley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Dudley adults…
Dudley runs above GA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dudley
No hospital or community health center in Dudley 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 Dudley; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dudley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Dudley adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Dudley 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.
Dudley 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 Dudley adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dudley
Why doesn’t Dudley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dudley.
What hospital is closest to Dudley?
Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Dudley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dudley?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Care Systems, Inc.- Laurens County in Dublin, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dudley.
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.