Where Millwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Millwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Millwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Millwood
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Millwood
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Cancer is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 7% across Georgia. In all, Millwood runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Millwood
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.8%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Millwood
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.6%), vs 19% across Georgia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.1%, vs 16.9% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
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 Millwood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Millwood adults…
Millwood 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.
How Millwood adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Millwood runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Millwood 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.
Care in and near Millwood
No hospital or community health center in Millwood 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 Millwood; ≈ 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 Millwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.7% of Millwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Millwood 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 Millwood adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Millwood
Why doesn’t Millwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Millwood.
What hospital is closest to Millwood?
Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Millwood’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 Millwood.
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.