Jewell Historic District · Photo: A P Wood · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Mitchell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mitchell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mitchell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mitchell
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Mitchell
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Cancer is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7% across Georgia. In all, Mitchell runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Mitchell
The closest emergency room is Jefferson Hospital in Louisville, 22.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Community Health Care Systems is closer (5.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Mitchell
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Mitchell, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 81.2% 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 Mitchell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mitchell adults…
Mitchell runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mitchell
No hospital or community health center in Mitchell 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 Mitchell; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Mitchell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Mitchell adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
1 in 3 Mitchell 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.
13.1% of Mitchell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Mitchell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Mitchell adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mitchell
Why doesn’t Mitchell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mitchell.
What hospital is closest to Mitchell?
Jefferson Hospital in Louisville, 22.5 miles in a straight line from Mitchell’s 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 Mitchell?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tricounty Health System - Gibson in Gibson, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mitchell.
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.