On CDC estimates, Epworth is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Epworth differs from Georgia on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Epworth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Epworth
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Epworth
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. COPD is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Epworth runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Epworth adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 7 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 Epworth’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Epworth’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Epworth is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 53% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Epworth’s median household income is $67,176; among the 10,231 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Epworth compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Epworth adults…
Epworth runs above GA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Epworth residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Epworth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Epworth
No hospital or community health center in Epworth 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 Epworth; ≈ 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 Epworth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Epworth adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
1 in 3 Epworth 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.
Epworth and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth | C | 37.2% | 14.7% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Epworth adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Epworth
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Epworth is better than Georgia on 5 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Epworth’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Epworth | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%18.8–25.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.1–18.4 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.9–19.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%29.6–45.3 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.7–16.9 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.9%36.7–45.2 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.7%38.4–47.2 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.8%28.5–35.4 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.5–11.7 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8–10.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%7.9–10.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.9%13.9–20.4 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%12.7–18.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29%24.2–34.2 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.7–17.5 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%29–42.1 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%9.8–14.7 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.3–82.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.1%55.3–63 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.2–88.9 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.5–83.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%58.9–69 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%63.9–79.8 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18–24.6 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%30.1–40.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18–25.4 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.3–17 | 17.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.6–12.5 | 15% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.6–7.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.6–9.2 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%8.5–13.1 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%30.2–39.6 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.1–20.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.2–17.6 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.2–6.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4–5.4 | 4.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Epworth
Is Epworth a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Epworth is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. 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 Epworth?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 45.3%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Epworth?
Blue Ridge Medical Center in Blue Ridge, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Epworth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Epworth have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–14.7%), 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 Epworth 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 Epworth.
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.