Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Lyerly residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lyerly, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lyerly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyerly
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lyerly
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Georgia. In all, Lyerly runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lyerly
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.9%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Lyerly
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.9%), vs 19% across Georgia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.8%, vs 16.9% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
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 Lyerly’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lyerly adults…
Lyerly runs above GA on 9 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lyerly adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lyerly runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Lyerly 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.
Care in and near Lyerly
No hospital or community health center in Lyerly 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 Lyerly; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lyerly 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.
18.3% of Lyerly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Lyerly 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 Lyerly adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lyerly
Why doesn’t Lyerly have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lyerly.
What hospital is closest to Lyerly?
Dekalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, 20.2 miles in a straight line from Lyerly’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lyerly?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Primary Health Care Center Summerville in Summerville, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lyerly.
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.