Where Jenkinsburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jenkinsburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jenkinsburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jenkinsburg
Depression is more common in Jenkinsburg
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.1%), vs 19% across Georgia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.5%, vs 16.9% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Jenkinsburg
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.1%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Jenkinsburg
53.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 18.4% 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 Jenkinsburg’s likely range.
How Jenkinsburg adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jenkinsburg runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Jenkinsburg 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Jenkinsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Jenkinsburg adults…
Jenkinsburg runs above GA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Jenkinsburg
No hospital or community health center in Jenkinsburg 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 Jenkinsburg; ≈ 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).
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 Jenkinsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Jenkinsburg 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 Jenkinsburg adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Jenkinsburg
Why doesn’t Jenkinsburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jenkinsburg.
What hospital is closest to Jenkinsburg?
Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center in Jackson, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Jenkinsburg’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 Jenkinsburg?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southside Medical Center - Jackson Clinic in Jackson, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jenkinsburg.
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.