Where Irwinton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Irwinton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Irwinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Irwinton
Dental care lags in Irwinton
48.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 20.4% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Irwinton
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.6%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (14.3% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (21% vs 15%) are higher too. 22.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Irwinton
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17%), vs 13.3% across Georgia. COPD is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Irwinton runs above Georgia on five of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Irwinton’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Irwinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.8% of Irwinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Irwinton adults…
Irwinton runs above GA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Irwinton
No hospital or community health center in Irwinton 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 Irwinton; ≈ 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 Irwinton adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Irwinton 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.
Irwinton 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 Irwinton adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Irwinton
Why doesn’t Irwinton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Irwinton.
What hospital is closest to Irwinton?
Navicent Health Baldwin in Milledgeville, 19.6 miles in a straight line from Irwinton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Irwinton.
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.