On CDC estimates, East Griffin is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
East Griffin trails Georgia on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Griffin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Griffin
Dental care lags in East Griffin
37.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 30% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in East Griffin
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, East Griffin runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in East Griffin
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.7%), 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 East Griffin’s likely range.
What’s behind East Griffin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Griffin is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of East Griffin’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 24.7% of adults, against 13.6% across Georgia and 11.8% 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 Griffin’s median household income is $45,938; among the 4,333 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Griffin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 East Griffin adults…
East Griffin runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of East Griffin 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.
Care in and near East Griffin
No hospital or community health center in East Griffin 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 Griffin; ≈ 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 East Griffin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, East Griffin runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 East Griffin 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.
30.6% of East Griffin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
East Griffin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Griffin | D− | 43% | 17.3% | 24.7% | CDC place |
| Griffin | D | 43% | 17.4% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Griffin adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Griffin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Griffin is better than Georgia on 0 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside East Griffin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Griffin | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.4%28.8–36.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.5–22 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%20–24.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43%34.8–51.4 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.3%15.3–19.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%39.3–47.9 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.6–43.2 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.3–32.8 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–13 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.9–9.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.2%10.8–13.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 30%25.6–34.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.7%21.6–28.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.9%33.4–44.4 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11–16.3 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.7%36.9–51 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.6%17.6–24.1 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72–79.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 37.9%34.4–41.6 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.6%78–82.9 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.4–79.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.1%48.8–59.6 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.2%55.1–73 | 75.8% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.8–26.8 | 19% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 41.2%35.6–46.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.8%24–31.9 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.3%28.3–36.5 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.1%20.2–26.1 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.8%13.9–17.8 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.9%14–17.9 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 30.6%26.9–34.5 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.9%38–48 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.1%19.6–25 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.4%20–25.3 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.7%8.8–10.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15%13.3–16.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 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 Griffin
Is East Griffin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Griffin is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Griffin?
CDC estimates 43% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.8% and 51.4%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Griffin?
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center in Griffin, 4.2 miles in a straight line from East Griffin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Griffin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.6–24.1%), 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 Griffin 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 Griffin.
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.