On CDC estimates, Henderson is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Henderson differs from Georgia on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Henderson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Henderson
Making ends meet is harder in Henderson
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.1%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. No reliable transportation (16.2% vs 9.5%) and utility shut-off threats (16% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 28.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Henderson
47.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 19% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Henderson
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.9%), vs 16.9% across Georgia. Depression is above the state too: 22.4%, vs 19% across 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 Henderson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Henderson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henderson is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 47% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Henderson’s median household income is $104,385; among the 7,937 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Henderson compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.5% of Henderson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Henderson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Henderson adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Henderson runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Henderson 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.
Out of every 100 Henderson adults…
Henderson runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Henderson is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Henderson as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Henderson
No hospital or community health center in Henderson 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 Henderson; ≈ 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.
Henderson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Henderson adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Henderson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Henderson is better than Georgia on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Henderson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Henderson | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.8%22.9–30.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.1–18.6 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.2–23.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.6%30.9–42.6 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.2–17 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.3%35.7–43 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.2–38.2 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.6%22–27.3 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6–7.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.2%7.7–10.7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19%15.7–22.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.8%16.1–23.3 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.7%27.7–37.8 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.6–18 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.3%39.8–50.5 | 38.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.8%14.2–21.8 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.3–80.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.5%43.9–51 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80%77–82.8 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%72.2–77.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.1%57.4–66.4 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%64.5–78.1 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.3–25.7 | 19% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 39.8%35–44.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.3–28.5 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.1%25.6–35 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.9%18.8–25.4 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16%13.8–18.4 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.2%13.9–18.7 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.5%24–33.2 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.9%31.9–41.9 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%14.6–19.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.2%17.3–23.3 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6–7.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.8%7.6–10 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.1%11.2–15.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Henderson
Is Henderson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henderson is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Henderson?
CDC estimates 36.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 42.6%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Henderson?
Candler Hospital in Savannah, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Henderson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Henderson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.2–21.8%), 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 Henderson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Henderson.
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.