Hiram Colored School · Photo: Blastoids · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Georgia, Hiram is healthier than 67% of graded towns
Hiram beats Georgia on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hiram. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hiram
Hiram has a top-rated hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare. Getting care ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Hiram
Hiram runs below Georgia on heart disease (4.8% vs 6.1%) and COPD (5.4% vs 6.5%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). Conditions ↓
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 Hiram’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Hiram’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hiram is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns, #87 of 261 in Georgia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 69% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Hiram’s median household income is $85,119; among the 10,401 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Care in and near Hiram
1 hospital in Hiram, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hiram; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Hiram adults…
Hiram runs below GA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Hiram residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
4.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hiram adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Hiram adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Hiram 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.
13% of Hiram adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Hiram and the towns around it
Hiram’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiram | B− | 40.7% | 12.4% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Dallas | C+ | 40.8% | 12.7% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Powder Springs | B | 34% | 13.1% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hiram adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hiram
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hiram is better than Georgia on 4 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Hiram’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hiram | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16.3–21.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.4–14.6 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.7–19.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.7%33.6–48.1 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.7–14.1 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%32.7–40.8 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.4–39.6 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.6%20.7–26.6 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.4 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%9.9–14.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%10.9–15 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%20.7–28.8 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.8–17.3 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.5%38.2–50.8 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12%10–14.2 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.7–82.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.4%57.8–64.9 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.2–89.5 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.5–79.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62–71.5 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70–83.2 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%16.8–23.2 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.1%32.2–42.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%22.6–30.2 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.4%14.6–20.6 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.3%14–19 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.5–11.5 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.2–10.8 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13%10.8–15.5 | 14.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%23.6–31.3 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%10.9–14.4 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.5–16.1 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 4.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hiram
Is Hiram a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hiram is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #87 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hiram?
CDC estimates 40.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 48.1%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hiram?
Wellstar Douglas Medical Center in Douglasville, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Hiram’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hiram have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–14.2%), 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 Hiram 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 Hiram.
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.