Where Hilltop residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hilltop, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hilltop. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hilltop
Making ends meet is harder in Hilltop
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.5%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (12.8% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (19.4% vs 15%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes run high in Hilltop
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.2%), vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Hilltop runs above Georgia on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hilltop, and more people treating it
46.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Hilltop’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.4% of Hilltop adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Hilltop adults…
Hilltop runs below GA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hilltop adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Hilltop
No hospital or community health center in Hilltop 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 Hilltop; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Hilltop adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hilltop runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Hilltop 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.
Hilltop and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | — | — | — | — |
Concord: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hilltop adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hilltop
Why doesn’t Hilltop have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hilltop.
What hospital is closest to Hilltop?
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center in Griffin, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Hilltop’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hilltop?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Yourtown Health Milby Medical Center in Zebulon, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hilltop.
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.