Photo: SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Ephesus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ephesus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ephesus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ephesus
Cancer and depression run high in Ephesus
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.7%), vs 7% across Georgia. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.2%), vs 19% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ephesus adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ephesus’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Ephesus adults…
Ephesus runs above GA on 2 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.
8.9% of Ephesus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Ephesus
No hospital or community health center in Ephesus 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 Ephesus; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ephesus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Ephesus adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ephesus runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Ephesus 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.
Ephesus 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 Ephesus adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ephesus
Why doesn’t Ephesus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ephesus.
What hospital is closest to Ephesus?
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama in Wedowee, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Ephesus’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ephesus.
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.