Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Gumbranch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gumbranch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gumbranch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gumbranch
Cancer runs high in Gumbranch
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.6%), vs 7% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
Fewer Gumbranch adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Obesity and diabetes are less common in Gumbranch
Gumbranch runs below Georgia on obesity (27.3% vs 35.2%) and diabetes (10.4% vs 13.3%). Conditions ↓
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 Gumbranch’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gumbranch adults…
Gumbranch runs below GA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
7.5% of Gumbranch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Gumbranch
No hospital or community health center in Gumbranch 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 Gumbranch; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gumbranch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Gumbranch adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
1 in 3 Gumbranch 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.
Gumbranch 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 Gumbranch adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gumbranch
Why doesn’t Gumbranch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gumbranch.
What hospital is closest to Gumbranch?
Liberty Regional Medical Center in Hinesville, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Gumbranch’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 Gumbranch?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Diversity Health Center, Inc.-301 Fraser Dr. in Hinesville, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gumbranch.
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.