Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Junction City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Junction City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Junction City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Junction City
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Junction City
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.1%), vs 13.3% across Georgia. COPD is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Junction City runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%), and stroke, diabetes and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Junction City
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 26.3% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Junction City
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.7%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (15.3% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (22% vs 15%) are higher too. 24.9% 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 Junction City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Junction City adults…
Junction City runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Junction City is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Junction City as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Junction City 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.
24.9% of Junction City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Junction City
No hospital or community health center in Junction City 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 Junction City; ≈ 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 Junction City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Junction City runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Junction City 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.
Junction City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Junction City adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Junction City
Why doesn’t Junction City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Junction City.
What hospital is closest to Junction City?
Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Junction City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Junction City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Talbot County Medical/Dental Center in Talbotton, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Junction City.
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.