On CDC estimates, Moody AFB is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Moody AFB differs from Georgia on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moody AFB. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moody AFB
Binge drinking is the habit Moody AFB doesn’t win on
22.5% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Moody AFB
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.2%), vs 16.9% across Georgia. Loneliness is above the state too: 45.4%, vs 37.3% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Cancer and diabetes are less common in Moody AFB
Moody AFB runs below Georgia on nine chronic conditions, most of all cancer (1.7% vs 7%), diabetes (3.6% vs 13.3%) and stroke (1% vs 3.6%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). Conditions ↓
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 Moody AFB’s likely range.
What’s behind Moody AFB’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moody AFB is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Moody AFB adults…
Moody AFB runs below GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of Moody AFB residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Moody AFB adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Moody AFB runs above Georgia.
5 in 10 Moody AFB 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 Moody AFB
No hospital or community health center in Moody AFB 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 Moody AFB; ≈ 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 Moody AFB 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.
10.2% of Moody AFB adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Moody AFB and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody AFB | A− | 28% | 3.6% | 9.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moody AFB adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moody AFB
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moody AFB is better than Georgia on 14 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Moody AFB’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moody AFB | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.3%11.6–18.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.8%7.3–10.4 | 13.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%17.8–24.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28%22.8–33.8 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 3.6%3.1–4.3 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 16.2%13.8–18.9 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 18.1%15.6–21 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 7%6–8.2 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.7–10.1 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 1.7%1.5–1.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.8%1.6–2.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.5%2.1–3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1%0.9–1.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.5–17.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.1–11.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.4%15.3–24.2 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.5%18.7–26.6 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%32–42.5 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.6%11.8–21 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.9%62.1–71.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.8%54.2–61.4 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 68.9%63.4–74.2 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 41.7%38.5–45.1 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%59.4–68.6 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.8%60–75.3 | 75.8% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%16.9–23.6 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 45.4%39.4–51.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.7%22.9–32.4 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.2%13.2–22 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.6%10.9–16.5 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.1–8.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%9.2–14 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.2%7.7–13 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%23.1–34.2 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 4.5%3.8–5.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%15.3–23 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.2–4.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.3–9.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.7%1.5–2 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Moody AFB
Is Moody AFB a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moody AFB is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moody AFB?
CDC estimates 28% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.8% and 33.8%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moody AFB?
SGMC Health Lanier in Lakeland, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Moody AFB’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Moody AFB have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–21%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Moody AFB more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moody AFB.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.