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Health in Haralson · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Haralson residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Haralson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Haralson. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Haralson

Cancer and arthritis run high in Haralson

1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7% across Georgia. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.3%), vs 24.6% across Georgia. Conditions ↓

Haralson keeps up with checkups

It beats Georgia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (62.7% vs 59.2%) and cholesterol checks (90.3% vs 86.8%). Checkups ↓

Fewer Haralson 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 ↓

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 Haralson’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Haralson adults…

Haralson runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.

9 of every 100 Haralson adults have had cancer
Georgia: 7 in 100 · worse · likely 8.1–10.1%
Better than GAWorseAbout the sameGeorgia
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Haralson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.

80%Yearly checkupGA 78%
63%Dentist visitGA 59%
90%Cholesterol checkGA 87%
69%Colon screeningGA 64%
73%MammogramGA 76%
80%Taking BP medsGA 77%
1 in 13
working-age adults has no health insurance
Haralson 7.9% · Georgia 1 in 8 (13.1%)
Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 10
Haralson adults worry about having enough food
9.9% · GA 17.7%
Better than GA
1 in 11
Haralson adults worry about keeping their housing
8.9% · GA 15%
Better than GA
1 in 17
Haralson adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
5.8% · GA 9.6%
Better than GA
1 in 17
Haralson adults lack reliable transportation
5.8% · GA 9.5%
Better than GA

6.8% of Haralson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.

Getting care

Care in and near Haralson

No hospital or community health center in Haralson itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERPiedmont Newnan HospitalNewnan · 14 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyPiedmont Newnan Hospital★★★★★ · 14.0 miDirections →
+Low-cost carePalmetto Health CouncilSenoia · 5 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
5 mi
Palmetto Health Council
4 sites · nearest in Senoia
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
14 mi
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Newnan · ★★★★★
ER
15.5 mi
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Newnan · ★★★★★
15.7 mi
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville · ★★★★★
ER
16.5 mi
Careconnect Health
2 sites · nearest in Griffin
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
17.2 mi
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center
Griffin · ★★★★★
ER
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Haralson itself
✓ Dental careHaralson is not a shortage area
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Haralson itself

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 Haralson; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia

Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.

Get no exercise 22.7%GA 26.5%
Sleep under 7 hours 36.7%GA 38.4%
Binge drink 15.5%GA 14.5%
Smoke cigarettes 12.2%GA 13.6%
0%10%20%30%40%
Haralson, betterHaralson, worseAbout the sameGeorgia
Where Haralson gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Mind & connection

How Haralson adults are doing

On 1 of 4 measures, Haralson does better than Georgia.

1 in 3Haralson adults feel lonely
32.9% · GA 37.3% · About the same as GA
1 in 5Haralson adults lack social or emotional support
20.5% · GA 24.6% · Better than GA
1 in 5Haralson adults have been diagnosed with depression
19.7% · GA 19% · About the same as GA
1 in 7Haralson adults are in frequent mental distress
15.2% · GA 16.9% · About the same as GA
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Haralson adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Around town

Haralson and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

27.4%

of Haralson adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs12.8%
Thinking or memory11.9%
Hearing6.1%
Errands alone6.8%
Vision4%
Dressing or bathing3.4%
Georgia

Questions about health in Haralson

Why doesn’t Haralson have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Haralson.

What hospital is closest to Haralson?

Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Haralson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.

Where can I get low-cost care near Haralson?

1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Yourtown Health - Senoia in Senoia, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Haralson.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.