Where Gardi residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gardi, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gardi. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gardi
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Gardi
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 7% across Georgia. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Gardi runs above Georgia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gardi, and more people treating it
45.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 85% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Gardi’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gardi adults…
Gardi runs above GA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gardi adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Gardi
No hospital or community health center in Gardi 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 Gardi; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Gardi adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gardi runs above Georgia.
1 in 3 Gardi 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.
12.8% of Gardi adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Gardi 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 Gardi adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gardi
Why doesn’t Gardi have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gardi.
What hospital is closest to Gardi?
Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Gardi’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gardi?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Diversity Health Center, Inc.-Wayne County in Jesup, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gardi.
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.