Georgia Welcome Center · Photo: Jud McCranie · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hiltonia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hiltonia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hiltonia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hiltonia
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Hiltonia
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.8%), vs 13.3% across Georgia. COPD is also above the state: 9%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Hiltonia runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hiltonia
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.3%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (14.9% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (22% vs 15%) are higher too. 24.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Hiltonia adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.7%), 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 Hiltonia’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hiltonia adults…
Hiltonia runs above GA on 6 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.
24.7% of Hiltonia 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.
Care in and near Hiltonia
No hospital or community health center in Hiltonia 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 Hiltonia; ≈ 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 Hiltonia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Hiltonia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hiltonia runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Hiltonia 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.
Hiltonia 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 Hiltonia adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hiltonia
Why doesn’t Hiltonia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hiltonia.
What hospital is closest to Hiltonia?
Optim Medical Center - Screven in Sylvania, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Hiltonia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hiltonia?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Georgia Healthcare Center in Sylvania, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hiltonia.
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.