Where Hortense residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hortense, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hortense. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hortense
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Hortense
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Cancer is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 7% across Georgia. In all, Hortense runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Hortense
45% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 32.4% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More Hortense adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.9%), 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 Hortense’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hortense adults…
Hortense runs above GA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hortense adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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 Hortense
No hospital or community health center in Hortense 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 Hortense; ≈ 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).
How Hortense adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hortense runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Hortense 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.
17.3% of Hortense adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Hortense 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 Hortense adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hortense
Why doesn’t Hortense have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hortense.
What hospital is closest to Hortense?
Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Hortense’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 Hortense?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is MMC Nahunta in Nahunta, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hortense.
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.