Where Eagle Grove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eagle Grove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eagle Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eagle Grove
COPD, cancer and depression run high in Eagle Grove
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.6%), vs 7% across Georgia. Depression is also above the state: 23.1%, vs 19% across Georgia. In all, Eagle Grove runs above Georgia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Eagle Grove
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 13.6% 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 Eagle Grove’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eagle Grove adults…
Eagle Grove runs above GA on 5 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.
Care in and near Eagle Grove
No hospital or community health center in Eagle Grove 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 Eagle Grove; ≈ 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 Eagle Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Eagle Grove adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Eagle Grove runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Eagle Grove 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.
12.9% of Eagle Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Eagle Grove 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 Eagle Grove adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Eagle Grove
Why doesn’t Eagle Grove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eagle Grove.
What hospital is closest to Eagle Grove?
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center in Lavonia, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Eagle Grove’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 Eagle Grove?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Medlink Hartwell in Hartwell, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eagle Grove.
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.