Experiment’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Experiment differs from Georgia on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Experiment. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Experiment
Dental care lags in Experiment
36.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 41.9% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Experiment
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 21.2%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Experiment runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Experiment adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.5%), vs 26.5% 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 Experiment’s likely range.
What’s behind Experiment’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Experiment is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Experiment’s estimates fall in the lowest 2% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 21.2% of adults, against 13.3% across Georgia and 12% nationally.
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). Experiment’s median household income is $33,333; among the 971 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Experiment compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.1% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.1% (U.S. 15.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Experiment adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Experiment adults…
Experiment runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Experiment
1 hospital in Experiment, 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 Experiment; ≈ 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).
How Experiment adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Experiment runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Experiment 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
40.9% of Experiment adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Experiment and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experiment | D− | 47.4% | 21.2% | 24.6% | CDC place |
| Griffin | D | 43% | 17.4% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Experiment adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Experiment
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Experiment is better than Georgia on 2 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Experiment’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Experiment | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 36%32–39.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.8–22.3 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.5%20.1–24.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.4%39.3–55.6 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.2%18.9–23.6 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.8%44.5–53 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34.4–42.9 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.3–33.8 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.5%11.1–14 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.3%10.9–13.7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.4%5.8–6.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 41.9%36.8–47.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.6%21.5–27.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.5%37–48 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.1%9–13.5 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.4%40.6–54.9 | 38.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21%17.9–24.1 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.5–82.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 36.3%32.8–40 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%80–84.3 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%77–81.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.2%49.8–60.8 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.2%61–77.4 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18–24.6 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 42.6%37.2–48.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.6%26.6–34.8 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 40.8%36.5–45.2 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 29.7%26.3–33.2 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 21.6%19.2–24.1 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 20.1%17.8–22.5 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 40.9%36.7–44.9 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.8%39.8–49.7 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.2%22.5–28 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.7%20.1–25.3 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12%10.9–13.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.8%14.9–18.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.1%8.2–10 | 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 Experiment
Is Experiment a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Experiment is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Experiment?
CDC estimates 47.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.3% and 55.6%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Experiment?
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center in Griffin, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Experiment’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Experiment have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.9–24.1%), 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 Experiment more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Experiment.
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.