Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Fargo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fargo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fargo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fargo
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Fargo
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.6% across Georgia. In all, Fargo runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Fargo
49.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 24.3% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Fargo
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.5%), vs 13.6% 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 Fargo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fargo adults…
Fargo runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fargo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Care in and near Fargo
No hospital or community health center in Fargo 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 Fargo; ≈ 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 Fargo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fargo runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Fargo 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.
18.9% of Fargo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Fargo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echols County | C− | 38.1% | 13.6% | 16.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fargo adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fargo
Why doesn’t Fargo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fargo.
What hospital is closest to Fargo?
Clinch Memorial Hospital in Homerville, 27.2 miles in a straight line from Fargo’s 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 Fargo.
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.