Photo: csmith/dbb1 · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Georgia, Locust Grove is healthier than 61% of graded towns
Locust Grove differs from Georgia on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Locust Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Locust Grove
Obesity runs high in Locust Grove
45.7% of adults have obesity, vs 35.2% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Locust Grove
Locust Grove runs below Georgia on cancer (5.2% vs 7%), heart disease (4.6% vs 6.1%) and COPD (5.5% vs 6.5%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). Conditions ↓
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 Locust Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Locust Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Locust Grove is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #102 of 261 in Georgia. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 74% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 3%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Locust Grove’s median household income is $75,083; among the 10,847 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Where Locust Grove compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.9% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.2% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 4.6% (U.S. 6.4%).
Out of every 100 Locust Grove adults…
Locust Grove runs below GA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Locust Grove residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Locust Grove
No hospital or community health center in Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove; ≈ 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.
3.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Locust Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Locust Grove adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Locust Grove 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.
16% of Locust Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Locust Grove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Grove | C+ | 45.7% | 11.8% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Locust Grove adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Locust Grove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Locust Grove is better than Georgia on 5 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Locust Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Locust Grove | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%17.2–22.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.1–14.2 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.4–20.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.7%38.9–52.1 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.3–13.4 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%31.9–39.4 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.9%29.2–36.7 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.2%19.6–24.8 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.4–16.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12.3–16.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25%21.2–28.9 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%11.9–17.3 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%36.2–47.6 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%10.3–13.9 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.4–81.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.6%54.1–61.1 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.6–88.1 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%71.5–77.3 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%59.2–68.3 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%69.9–82.6 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%16.3–22.2 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.8%31.7–41.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.5%23.7–31.1 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.3%16.5–22 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.9%15.6–20.3 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.6%10.1–13.1 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.4–12 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16%13.7–18.3 | 14.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%24.3–31.7 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.9–14 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.3–16.8 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 4.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Locust Grove
Is Locust Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Locust Grove is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #102 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Locust Grove?
CDC estimates 45.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.9% and 52.1%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Locust Grove?
Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center in Jackson, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Locust Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Locust Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–13.9%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Locust Grove more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Locust Grove.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.