Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Manchester is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Manchester differs from Georgia on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manchester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manchester
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Manchester
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.8%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Manchester runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Manchester is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Manchester is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Manchester
49.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 21.1% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Manchester, and more people treating it
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 80.9% 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 Manchester’s likely range.
What’s behind Manchester’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manchester is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #206 of 261 in Georgia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 21% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Manchester’s median household income is $51,353; among the 6,263 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Manchester compares well: binge drinking, 11.9% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 80.8% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Manchester adults…
Manchester runs above GA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Manchester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Manchester
No hospital or community health center in Manchester 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 Manchester; ≈ 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.
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How Manchester adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Manchester runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Manchester adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.7% of Manchester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Manchester and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | D | 43% | 17.8% | 18% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Manchester adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Manchester
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Manchester is better than Georgia on 3 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Manchester’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Manchester | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.5%24.3–28.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15.4–18 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17.6–20.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43%39.5–46.4 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.8%16.5–19 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.3%43.2–47.3 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%36.7–40.6 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%29–32.2 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.7–12.3 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.4–8.3 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.4–8.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.1%17.7–24.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%16–19.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.1%32–38.1 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.9%10.9–13.1 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.2%36.1–50.3 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%11.7–15.4 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%79.3–82.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.3%45.5–53.1 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%85.1–87.8 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%79.7–82.3 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%58–67.9 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%65–80.1 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%18.7–21.9 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.9%32.4–43.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%22.6–30.5 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.2%21.6–29.1 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.7%17–22.6 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14%12.2–16 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13%11.3–14.7 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.7%20.4–27.3 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.9%34.2–39.5 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%18.2–21.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.6–18.7 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%7–8.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7.3–8.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.1%11–13.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Manchester
Is Manchester a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manchester is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #206 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Manchester?
CDC estimates 43% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.5% and 46.4%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Manchester?
Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, 17.4 miles in a straight line from Manchester’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Manchester have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–15.4%), 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 Manchester more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manchester.
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.