Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Leary residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leary, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leary. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leary
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Leary
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.1%), vs 13.3% across Georgia. COPD is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Leary runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 48% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%), and stroke, diabetes and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Leary
43.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 25.7% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More Leary adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.6%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
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 Leary’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Leary adults…
Leary runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Leary is an older town: 48% 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 Leary as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leary adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Care in and near Leary
No hospital or community health center in Leary 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 Leary; ≈ 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).
How Leary adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Leary runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Leary 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.3% of Leary adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Leary 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 Leary adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leary
Why doesn’t Leary have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leary.
What hospital is closest to Leary?
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Leary’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 Leary.
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.