Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Hamilton is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Hamilton differs from Georgia on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hamilton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamilton
Binge drinking is the habit Hamilton doesn’t win on
18.7% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Hamilton
Hamilton runs below Georgia on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.1% vs 6.1%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.6%) and diabetes (9.4% vs 13.3%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). Conditions ↓
Hamilton is an active town
Only 21.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Hamilton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Hamilton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 87% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Hamilton’s median household income is $92,083; among the 9,706 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Hamilton adults…
Hamilton runs below GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Hamilton residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hamilton
No hospital or community health center in Hamilton 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 Hamilton; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamilton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Hamilton adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Hamilton 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.
10.6% of Hamilton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Hamilton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | B+ | 34.4% | 9.4% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hamilton adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hamilton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hamilton is better than Georgia on 13 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Hamilton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hamilton | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%13.6–19.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%9.8–13.5 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.2–20.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%26.3–42.8 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%7.9–11 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.8%26.3–35.3 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.1%27.6–36.6 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.2%17.2–23.3 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%8.6–11.4 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%4.8–6 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.5–4.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%3.9–5.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%7.8–12.4 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%10.8–16.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%17–26.4 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%14.8–22.6 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.3%33.8–47.9 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9.1–14.2 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%71.1–80 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%61–68.5 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%82.7–87.6 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.7%66.5–74.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%58.4–68.5 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%72–85.8 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%16–23.1 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37%31.3–42.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.4–27.8 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%11.4–17 | 17.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%11.3–16 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.1–9.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7–9.5 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%8.4–12.8 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.5%21–30.3 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.7%8–11.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%11.8–16.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.1–8.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.5 | 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 Hamilton
Is Hamilton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hamilton?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 42.8%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hamilton?
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City, 19.2 miles in a straight line from Hamilton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hamilton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.1–14.2%), 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 Hamilton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hamilton.
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.