Where Hickox residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hickox, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hickox. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hickox
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Hickox
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Hickox runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Hickox
The closest emergency room is Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, 21.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Mckinney Medical Center is closer (3.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Hickox is short on primary care and mental health care
Hickox’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Hickox adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 9 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 7 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 Hickox’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hickox adults…
Hickox runs above GA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hickox
No hospital or community health center in Hickox 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 Hickox; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Hickox adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hickox adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Hickox adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hickox runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Hickox 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.
Hickox and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hickox adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hickox
Why doesn’t Hickox have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hickox.
What hospital is closest to Hickox?
Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, 21.7 miles in a straight line from Hickox’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hickox?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is MMC Nahunta in Nahunta, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hickox.
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.