Where Mershon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mershon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 31551. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mershon
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Mershon
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 7% across Georgia. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Mershon runs above Georgia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Mershon
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Fewer Mershon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Georgia. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Mershon’s likely range; Mershon’s figures come from ZIP code 31551, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mershon adults…
Mershon runs above GA on 6 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Mershon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Mershon
No hospital or community health center in Mershon 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 Mershon; ≈ 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 Mershon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Mershon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mershon runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Mershon 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.
Mershon 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 Mershon adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mershon
Why doesn’t Mershon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mershon.
What hospital is closest to Mershon?
Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, 17.4 miles in a straight line from Mershon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mershon.
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.