Where Ideal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ideal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ideal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ideal
More Ideal adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (51%), about twice the Georgia rate. Habits ↓
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Ideal
1 in 9 adults have had a stroke (10.9%), 3 times the Georgia rate. 1 in 5 adults have COPD (18.5%), 3 times the Georgia rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 15.9%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Ideal runs above Georgia on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ideal
37.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 52.5% 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 Ideal’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Ideal adults…
Ideal runs above GA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ideal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Ideal
No hospital or community health center in Ideal 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 Ideal; ≈ 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 Ideal adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ideal runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Ideal 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.
44.1% of Ideal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Ideal 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 Ideal adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ideal
Why doesn’t Ideal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ideal.
What hospital is closest to Ideal?
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, 22.1 miles in a straight line from Ideal’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 Ideal?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Careconnect Family Practice in Oglethorpe, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ideal.
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.