Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ivey is healthier than 47%
Ivey trails Georgia on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ivey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ivey
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Ivey
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.3%, vs 24.6% across Georgia. In all, Ivey runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ivey
50.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 25.2% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Ivey is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Ivey is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Ivey is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ivey is healthier than 9%. Against the 2,463 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 47%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ivey’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Ivey’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ivey is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 26% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Ivey’s median household income is $40,250; among the 2,463 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Ivey adults…
Ivey runs above GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ivey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Ivey
No hospital or community health center in Ivey 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 Ivey; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ivey adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ivey runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Ivey adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.4% of Ivey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Ivey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ivey adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ivey
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ivey is better than Georgia on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Ivey’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ivey | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.2%21.6–29.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.4–20 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.3–22.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%30.8–48.2 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.1–17.2 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.7%37.3–46.4 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.1%36.6–45.6 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%27.8–34.8 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%9–12.4 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.2%20.6–30.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%17.3–24.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.2%26.9–38 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12–17.8 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.6%33.2–48.5 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%10.4–16.7 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.6–80.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.8%46.5–55.1 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.2–86.9 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%75.7–81.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.9%52.9–64.6 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.8%61.3–78.9 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%19.8–27.1 | 19% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%30.5–41.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%19.4–27 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.1%15.6–22.8 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12–16.8 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.4–11.4 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%8.7–11.7 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.4%14.1–20.9 | 14.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.5%32.7–42.9 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.7%16–21.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%15.5–20.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%9.8–13 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Ivey
Is Ivey a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ivey is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ivey?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 48.2%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ivey?
Navicent Health Baldwin in Milledgeville, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Ivey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ivey have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.4–16.7%), 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 Ivey more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ivey.
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.