Photo: Robbie Honerkamp · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Lumpkin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lumpkin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lumpkin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lumpkin
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Lumpkin
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (8%), more than twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), about twice the Georgia rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 25.3%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Lumpkin runs above Georgia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Lumpkin adults get no exercise
43.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Lumpkin
44.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 25% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Lumpkin’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Lumpkin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lumpkin adults…
Lumpkin runs above GA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lumpkin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Lumpkin
No hospital or community health center in Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin; ≈ 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 Lumpkin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lumpkin runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Lumpkin 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.
35.2% of Lumpkin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lumpkin
Why doesn’t Lumpkin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lumpkin.
What hospital is closest to Lumpkin?
Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula, 23.8 miles in a straight line from Lumpkin’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 Lumpkin?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Careconnect Family Practice and Pediatrics in Richland, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lumpkin.
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.