Where Lincoln Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lincoln Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lincoln Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lincoln Park
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Lincoln Park
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.1%), vs 13.3% across Georgia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. High blood pressure is also above the state: 49.3%, vs 37.4% across Georgia. In all, Lincoln Park runs above Georgia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%), and diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lincoln Park
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.4%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Housing insecurity (19.9% vs 15%) and utility shut-off threats (12.7% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 19.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Lincoln Park, and more people treating it
49.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Lincoln Park’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lincoln Park adults…
Lincoln Park runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Lincoln Park is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Arthritis, stroke and diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lincoln Park as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.3% of Lincoln Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lincoln Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Lincoln Park
No hospital or community health center in Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park; ≈ 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 Lincoln Park adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lincoln Park runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Lincoln Park 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.
Lincoln Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston | D | 41.1% | 17.6% | 19.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lincoln Park adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lincoln Park
Why doesn’t Lincoln Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lincoln Park.
What hospital is closest to Lincoln Park?
Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Lincoln Park’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 Lincoln Park?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Careconnect Convenient Care in Thomaston, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lincoln Park.
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.