Campbell County Courthouse · Photo: Paul G. Beswick, Photographer · Public domainWithin Georgia, Fairburn is healthier than 61% of graded towns
Fairburn differs from Georgia on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fairburn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairburn
Making ends meet is harder in Fairburn
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.1%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (15% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (23% vs 15%) are higher too. 22.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Fairburn trails towns with similar incomes
Fairburn is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, and only 26% of the 9,736 towns with similar household incomes ($69K–$115K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Fairburn sleeps less
47.5% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 38.4% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Fairburn
Fairburn runs below Georgia on cancer (4.5% vs 7%), heart disease (4.9% vs 6.1%) and COPD (5.5% vs 6.5%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). Conditions ↓
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 Fairburn’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Fairburn’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fairburn is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #103 of 261 in Georgia. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 67% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 26%).
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). Fairburn’s median household income is $91,897; among the 9,736 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 26%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Fairburn compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.5% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 21.6% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.1% of Fairburn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Fairburn adults…
Fairburn runs below GA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Fairburn residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Fairburn
No hospital or community health center in Fairburn 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 Fairburn; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fairburn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Fairburn adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fairburn runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Fairburn 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.
Fairburn and the towns around it
Fairburn’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairburn | C+ | 34.8% | 13.7% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| South Fulton | B− | 35.1% | 14.3% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Union City | C+ | 35.5% | 13.7% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Palmetto | B− | 32.5% | 13% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fairburn adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fairburn
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fairburn is better than Georgia on 5 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Fairburn’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fairburn | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%20.2–25.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.7–14.7 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.4–20.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.8%30.6–39.5 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12.2–15.4 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.6%35.5–41.8 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%29.6–35.6 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.5–23.9 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4.1–5 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%16.3–22.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%11.8–15.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%23.2–30.1 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.7–16.1 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.5%43.3–51.7 | 38.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.4%12.4–16.4 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%76.1–81.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.7%51.6–57.9 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85–88.2 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%74–79.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%58.8–67.3 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%74.2–84.7 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.7%14.5–19.3 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.4%37.2–45.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.8%26.3–33.4 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.1%22.8–29.4 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23%20.2–26 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15%13.1–17 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.6%12–15.3 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.1%19.1–25.1 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%27.3–33.8 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.7–16.2 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.7–11 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.5 | 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 Fairburn
Is Fairburn a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fairburn is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #103 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fairburn?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 39.5%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fairburn?
Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Fairburn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fairburn have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.4–16.4%), 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 Fairburn more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fairburn.
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.