Where Empire residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Empire, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Empire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Empire
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Empire
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7% across Georgia. In all, Empire runs above Georgia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Empire
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.5%), vs 19% across Georgia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.8%, vs 16.9% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
In Empire, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 12.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Georgia 13.1%), yet 24.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. 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 Empire’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Empire adults…
Empire runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Empire adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Empire runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Empire 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Empire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Empire
No hospital or community health center in Empire 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 Empire; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.4% of Empire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Empire 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 Empire adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Empire
Why doesn’t Empire have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Empire.
What hospital is closest to Empire?
Bleckley Memorial Hospital in Cochran, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Empire’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Empire?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Careconnect Family Practice in Cochran, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Empire.
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.