Willie T. McArthur Farm · Photo: Jud McCranie · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Higgston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Higgston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Higgston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Higgston
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Higgston
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Higgston runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Higgston
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.9%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (13.3% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (12.3% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 22.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Higgston
51.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 22% 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 Higgston’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Higgston adults…
Higgston runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.5% of Higgston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Higgston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Higgston
No hospital or community health center in Higgston 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 Higgston; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Higgston adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Higgston 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.
Higgston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Higgston adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Higgston
Why doesn’t Higgston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Higgston.
What hospital is closest to Higgston?
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Higgston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Higgston?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Georgia Healthcare Center in Vidalia, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Higgston.
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.