Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Grayson is healthier than 31%
Grayson differs from Georgia on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grayson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grayson
Against towns with similar incomes, Grayson’s lead shrinks
Grayson is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, but 31% of the 4,407 towns with similar household incomes ($98K–$164K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Grayson adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Grayson
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.2%), vs 7% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
Grayson adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.8% vs 16.9%) and depression (14.9% vs 19%) both run below Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
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 Grayson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Grayson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grayson is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #43 of 261 in Georgia. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 36%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Grayson’s median household income is $131,293; among the 4,407 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($98K–$164K), it’s healthier than 31%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Grayson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Grayson adults…
Grayson runs below GA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Grayson residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. COPD run low partly because the town is young.
How Grayson adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Grayson does better than Georgia.
4 in 10 Grayson 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.
Care in and near Grayson
No hospital or community health center in Grayson 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 Grayson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grayson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Grayson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson | B+ | 33.4% | 13% | 10.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grayson adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grayson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grayson is better than Georgia on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Grayson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grayson | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%15–19.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 13.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.3–15.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%28.5–38.5 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.4–14.8 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.3%33.7–41 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%35.4–42.8 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.3%21.6–27.1 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–9 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.7–6 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8.1–12.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.7–11.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%21.5–28.5 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.6%9.6–13.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%30.8–39.5 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 13.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.7–83.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67%63.9–69.9 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.6%89.2–91.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.7–83.1 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.8–71.1 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%69.3–81.6 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.9%12.7–17.3 | 19% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 37.1%32.7–41.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%22.1–28.9 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13%11–15.1 | 17.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.3–13.9 | 15% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.2–8.4 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.1–8 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.5–10.6 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.8%22.7–29.1 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11.2–14.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.7–12.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Grayson
Is Grayson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grayson is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #43 of 261 in Georgia. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grayson?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 38.5%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grayson?
Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Grayson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grayson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–12.4%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Grayson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grayson.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.