Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Jakin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jakin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jakin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jakin
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Jakin
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Jakin runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Jakin
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.6%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Jakin
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.4%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (13.7% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (13.2% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 25% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Jakin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jakin adults…
Jakin runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25% of Jakin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Jakin
No hospital or community health center in Jakin 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 Jakin; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Jakin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Jakin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jakin runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Jakin 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.
Jakin 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 Jakin adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jakin
Why doesn’t Jakin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jakin.
What hospital is closest to Jakin?
Miller County Hospital in Colquitt, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Jakin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Jakin?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southwest Georgia Healthcare Clinics -WMSG in Donalsonville, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jakin.
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.