Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Funston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Funston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Funston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Funston
Dental care lags in Funston
45.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 25% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Funston
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Funston runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Funston adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.8%), 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 Funston’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Funston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Funston adults…
Funston runs above GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Funston
No hospital or community health center in Funston 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 Funston; ≈ 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 Funston adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Funston runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Funston 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.
20.3% of Funston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Funston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Funston adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Funston
Why doesn’t Funston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Funston.
What hospital is closest to Funston?
Archbold Mitchell in Camilla, 19.4 miles in a straight line from Funston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Funston?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pediatric Convenient Care in Moultrie, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Funston.
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.