Double Cabins · Photo: Timkemp · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Heron Bay is healthier than 38%
Heron Bay differs from Georgia on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Heron Bay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Heron Bay
Against towns with similar incomes, Heron Bay’s lead shrinks
Heron Bay is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 7,697 towns with similar household incomes ($80K–$133K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity runs high in Heron Bay
43% of adults have obesity, vs 35.2% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Heron Bay
Heron Bay runs below Georgia on COPD (4.7% vs 6.5%), heart disease (4.8% vs 6.1%) and depression (16.1% vs 19%). Conditions ↓
Heron Bay is an active town
Only 22.5% 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 Heron Bay’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Heron Bay’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Heron Bay is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, #58 of 261 in Georgia. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 86% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Heron Bay’s median household income is $106,338; among the 7,697 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$133K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Heron Bay adults…
Heron Bay runs below GA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Heron Bay residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Care in and near Heron Bay
No hospital or community health center in Heron Bay 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 Heron Bay; ≈ 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 Heron Bay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Heron Bay adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Heron Bay does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Heron Bay 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.
10.7% of Heron Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Heron Bay and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Bay | B | 43% | 13.2% | 10.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Heron Bay adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Heron Bay
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Heron Bay is better than Georgia on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Heron Bay’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Heron Bay | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15.2–19.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.2–13 | 13.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43%37.1–48.5 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.7–14.8 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.4%35.9–42.7 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%32.6–39.4 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.1%21.5–26.5 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.6 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.5–6.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.4–15.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.1–12.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%19.1–26.1 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.9–15.2 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.9%37–46.9 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8.3–11.9 | 13.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.6–83.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59%55.9–62 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.4%89–91.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%77.1–81.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%61.8–69.4 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%72.6–82.7 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.1%13.8–18.3 | 19% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%31.5–39.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.8–30.5 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15%12.3–18 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%12.4–17.3 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.7–10.4 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.1–9.7 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.7%8.6–13.3 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.4%22.1–28.8 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.6–14 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.3–13.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4–5.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.1–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 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 Heron Bay
Is Heron Bay a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Heron Bay is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #58 of 261 in Georgia. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Heron Bay?
CDC estimates 43% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.1% and 48.5%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Heron Bay?
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center in Griffin, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Heron Bay’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Heron Bay have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–11.9%), 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 Heron Bay 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 Heron Bay.
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.