Photo: John Trainor · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Eatonton is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Eatonton differs from Georgia on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eatonton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eatonton
Eatonton is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Eatonton is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Eatonton
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.1%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Eatonton runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Eatonton
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.9%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (15.8% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (14.7% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 26.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Eatonton, and more people treating it
46.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Eatonton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Eatonton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eatonton is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #220 of 261 in Georgia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 18% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Eatonton’s median household income is $56,250; among the 7,801 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Eatonton compares well: binge drinking, 11.5% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Eatonton adults…
Eatonton runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.9% of Eatonton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eatonton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Eatonton
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Eatonton, 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 Eatonton; ≈ 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.
3.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Eatonton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Eatonton runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Eatonton 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.
Eatonton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eatonton | D | 45% | 19.1% | 18.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eatonton adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eatonton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eatonton is better than Georgia on 2 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Eatonton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eatonton | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.9%25.4–32.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.1–19.4 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.2–21.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45%36.5–53.6 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.1%16.7–21.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.7%42.4–51 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%33.9–42.7 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27–33.7 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–13 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.3–7.7 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%8.3–10.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17%14.2–20.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.4%15.9–21.3 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.1%30.8–41.6 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.5%9.4–13.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.9%34.7–49.1 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.3%13.7–19 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78–84.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.5%49.8–57.4 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.2–87.8 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78.1–82.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%60.4–70.4 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%69.3–83.3 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.3–22.5 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.8%34.1–45.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.5%24.5–32.8 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.9%25.1–33 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.6%19.7–25.8 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.8%13.9–18 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.7%12.9–16.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.9%23.6–30.6 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.3%33.4–43.2 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.9%18.3–23.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18%15.9–20.3 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%8–9.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.7%11.1–14.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 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 Eatonton
Is Eatonton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eatonton is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health, #220 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eatonton?
CDC estimates 45% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.5% and 53.6%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eatonton?
Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Eatonton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Eatonton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.7–19%), 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 Eatonton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eatonton.
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.