Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0East Dublin’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
East Dublin trails Georgia on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Dublin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Dublin
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in East Dublin
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.1%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, East Dublin runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More East Dublin adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.6%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
East Dublin is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, East Dublin is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More East Dublin adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (39.8%, vs 29.6% across Georgia). The biggest difference is vision loss: 10.6% vs 5.6%. Disability ↓
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 East Dublin’s likely range.
What’s behind East Dublin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Dublin is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #251 of 261 in Georgia. All seven of East Dublin’s estimates fall in the lowest 5% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 51% of adults, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). East Dublin’s median household income is $50,288; among the 5,890 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 East Dublin adults…
East Dublin runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of East Dublin residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Dublin adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near East Dublin
No hospital or community health center in East Dublin 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 East Dublin; ≈ 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 East Dublin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How East Dublin adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, East Dublin runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 East Dublin 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.
37% of East Dublin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
East Dublin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Dublin | D− | 51% | 20.1% | 22.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for East Dublin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Dublin is better than Georgia on 0 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside East Dublin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Dublin | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.9%28.9–36.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.4–20.9 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%18.7–23.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 51%44.2–57.5 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.1%17.9–22.6 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 50%46–54.1 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%33.4–41.1 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%28.2–34.7 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6%5.4–6.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.4%24–33.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.6%19.1–26.1 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.6%35.2–46.2 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.1–14.8 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.9%39.4–50.6 | 38.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17%13.9–20.7 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.9%77.7–83.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.9%43.4–50.5 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%81.9–86.2 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.7–81.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%56.6–66.3 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%67.2–80.5 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%17.6–23.9 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 43.3%38.2–48.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.9%25.1–33.2 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35.8%30.9–40.8 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.1%23.5–30.8 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20.7%18.1–23.4 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.4%15.9–21 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 37%32.2–41.8 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.8%35–44.6 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.8%20.1–25.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.4%17.8–23.2 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.9%13–16.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in East Dublin
Is East Dublin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Dublin is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #251 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Dublin?
CDC estimates 51% of adults have obesity, likely between 44.2% and 57.5%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Dublin?
Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, 5.3 miles in a straight line from East Dublin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Dublin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.9–20.7%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in East Dublin more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Dublin.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.