On CDC estimates, Hephzibah is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Hephzibah differs from Georgia on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hephzibah. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hephzibah
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Hephzibah
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.3%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Hephzibah runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Hephzibah looks healthier next to Georgia than next to the country
It’s healthier than 40% of the 261 Georgia towns we grade, but 20% of towns nationwide. Much of Georgia scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
In Hephzibah, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 12.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Georgia 13.1%), yet 25% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Hephzibah
53.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 17.8% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Hephzibah’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Hephzibah’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hephzibah is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #158 of 261 in Georgia. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 58% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Hephzibah’s median household income is $65,109; among the 9,949 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Georgia towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Hephzibah is healthier than 40% of graded towns, against 20% nationally.
Where Hephzibah compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Hephzibah adults…
Hephzibah runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hephzibah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Hephzibah
No hospital or community health center in Hephzibah 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 Hephzibah; ≈ 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hephzibah adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Hephzibah adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.7% of Hephzibah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Hephzibah 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 Hephzibah adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hephzibah
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hephzibah is better than Georgia on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Hephzibah’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hephzibah | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25%22–28.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.2–18 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.6–20.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%29.3–41 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.3%15.3–19.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.5%39.6–47.3 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%37.9–45.8 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.6–32.9 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.6 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7–8.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.7–10 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.8%14.8–21.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%14.8–20 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%25.5–34 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.2–16.4 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.2%35.2–45.2 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10.6–15 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.9–83.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.7%50.1–57.2 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85–88.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.2–83.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%59.3–68.5 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%67.2–80.5 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.7–25.1 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36%31–41 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%22.4–30.1 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.7%17.6–24.2 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.8%14.4–19.5 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.6–12.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.3–12.3 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.7%14.9–20.7 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%31–39.4 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%16.3–21 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.2–18.2 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.4–12 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 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 Hephzibah
Is Hephzibah a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hephzibah is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #158 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hephzibah?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 41%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hephzibah?
Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Hephzibah’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hephzibah have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–15%), 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 Hephzibah more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hephzibah.
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.