Where Matthews residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Matthews, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Matthews. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Matthews
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Matthews
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), about twice the Georgia rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 3.6% across Georgia. In all, Matthews runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Matthews adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.5%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Matthews
45.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 18.9% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). 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 Matthews’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Matthews adults…
Matthews 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Matthews adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Matthews
No hospital or community health center in Matthews 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 Matthews; ≈ 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 Matthews adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Matthews 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.
22.5% of Matthews adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Matthews 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 Matthews adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Matthews
Why doesn’t Matthews have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Matthews.
What hospital is closest to Matthews?
Jefferson Hospital in Louisville, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Matthews’ 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 Matthews?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Care Systems Inc.- Wrens, GA in Wrens, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Matthews.
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.