Photo: Xavierhouston1 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, East Point is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
East Point differs from Georgia on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Point
Making ends meet is harder in East Point
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.8%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (16.6% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (24.3% vs 15%) are higher too. 26.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke runs high in East Point
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
East Point sleeps less
47.2% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 38.4% 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 Point’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind East Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Point is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #133 of 261 in Georgia. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 56% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 14%).
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 Point’s median household income is $68,598; among the 10,402 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Georgia towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state East Point is healthier than 49% of graded towns, against 31% nationally.
Where East Point compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.3% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.1% of East Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 East Point adults…
East Point runs below GA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of East Point residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near East Point
1 community health center in East Point, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Point; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How East Point adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, East Point runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 East Point 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.
East Point and the towns around it
East Point’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Point | C | 36.2% | 15.2% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| South Fulton | B− | 35.1% | 14.3% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| College Park | C− | 38.1% | 15.8% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Atlanta | A− | 29.3% | 10.6% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Hapeville | C+ | 33.7% | 14.2% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Point adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Point
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Point is better than Georgia on 2 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside East Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Point | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.7%22.4–27.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.4–15.3 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.7–20.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%32–40.9 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.5–16.9 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%37.8–43.9 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%30.5–36.4 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.8%20.7–25.2 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.4 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.3%4–4.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%14.1–19.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%13.1–16.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.4%25.3–31.8 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.5–15.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.2%43.1–51.4 | 38.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.6%13.6–17.8 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%76.2–81.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.4%50.3–56.5 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.2–87.6 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.7–79.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61.9–69.8 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%73.9–84.6 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.8%14.6–19.3 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.9%36.6–44.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.3%25.8–32.8 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.8%25.7–31.9 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.3%21.5–27.2 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.6%14.6–18.6 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.1%13.4–16.8 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.1%23.2–28.9 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5%29.4–35.8 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%14.2–17.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.5–17.9 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%7–8.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.7–11.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 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 Point
Is East Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Point is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #133 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Point?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 40.9%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Point?
Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, 7.8 miles in a straight line from East Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.6–17.8%), 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 Point more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Point.
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.