Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Meigs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Meigs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Meigs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meigs
Dental care lags in Meigs
39.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 38.1% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Meigs
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 22.3%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Meigs runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Meigs
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (38%), about twice the Georgia rate. Utility shut-off threats (20.6% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (18.8% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 37.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Meigs’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Meigs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Meigs adults…
Meigs runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.7% of Meigs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Meigs
No hospital or community health center in Meigs 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 Meigs; ≈ 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.
How Meigs adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Meigs runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Meigs 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.
Meigs 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 Meigs adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Meigs
Why doesn’t Meigs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Meigs.
What hospital is closest to Meigs?
Archbold Mitchell in Camilla, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Meigs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Meigs.
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.