Photo: Robbie Honerkamp · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Fort Gaines residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fort Gaines, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort Gaines. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Gaines
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Fort Gaines
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.3%), vs 13.3% across Georgia. COPD is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Fort Gaines runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fort Gaines
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.2%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (17.3% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (15.5% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 29.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Fort Gaines
46.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 20.1% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Fort Gaines’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Fort Gaines adults…
Fort Gaines runs above GA on 8 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.
29.1% of Fort Gaines adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fort Gaines adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Fort Gaines
No hospital or community health center in Fort Gaines 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 Fort Gaines; ≈ 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Fort Gaines adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fort Gaines runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Fort Gaines 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.
Fort Gaines and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Fort Gaines adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fort Gaines
Why doesn’t Fort Gaines have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fort Gaines.
What hospital is closest to Fort Gaines?
Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Fort Gaines’ 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 Fort Gaines.
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.