Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Morven residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morven, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morven
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Morven
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 18%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Morven runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Morven
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.9%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (13.2% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (20.4% vs 15%) are higher too. 21.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Morven
52.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 20.5% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). 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 Morven’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Morven adults…
Morven runs above GA on 7 of 12 conditions. 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.
21.1% of Morven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Morven
No hospital or community health center in Morven 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 Morven; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Morven adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Morven 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.
Morven 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 Morven adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Morven
Why doesn’t Morven have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Morven.
What hospital is closest to Morven?
Archbold Brooks in Quitman, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Morven’s 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 Morven.
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.