Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Geneva residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Geneva, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Geneva. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Geneva
Stroke, heart disease and diabetes run high in Geneva
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.4%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.9%), about twice the Georgia rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 23.8%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Geneva runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Geneva adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.7%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Geneva, and more people treating it
56.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 86.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Geneva
The closest emergency room is Martin Ach (Ft Benning) in Fort Benning, 24.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Valley Healthcare System is closer (7.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Geneva’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Geneva adults…
Geneva runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Geneva adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Geneva
No hospital or community health center in Geneva 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 Geneva; ≈ 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 Geneva adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Geneva does better than Georgia.
4 in 10 Geneva 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.
20.8% of Geneva adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Geneva 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 Geneva adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Geneva
Why doesn’t Geneva have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Geneva.
What hospital is closest to Geneva?
Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, 24.8 miles in a straight line from Geneva’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Geneva?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Talbot County Medical/Dental Center in Talbotton, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Geneva.
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.