Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Martin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Martin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Martin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Martin
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Martin
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Martin runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Martin
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Martin, and more people treating it
42.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 81.4% 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 Martin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Martin adults…
Martin runs above GA on 7 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 Martin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Martin
No hospital or community health center in Martin 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 Martin; ≈ 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 Martin adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
1 in 3 Martin 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.
12.3% of Martin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Martin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | — | — | — | — |
Avalon: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Martin adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Martin
Why doesn’t Martin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Martin.
What hospital is closest to Martin?
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center in Lavonia, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Martin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Martin?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Medlink Toccoa in Toccoa, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Martin.
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.