On CDC estimates, Mount Zion is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Mount Zion trails Georgia on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mount Zion. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Zion
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in Mount Zion
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.7%), vs 19% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Mount Zion runs above Georgia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Mount Zion
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.1%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Mount Zion is behind on routine checkups
It trails Georgia on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (50.7% vs 59.2%), cholesterol checks (82.7% vs 86.8%) and colon screening (58% vs 64.4%). Checkups ↓
Mount Zion is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Mount Zion is healthier than 19%. Against the 7,030 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 37%. Health Grade ↓
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 Mount Zion’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Mount Zion’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Zion is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 61% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Mount Zion’s median household income is $53,750; among the 7,030 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Mount Zion adults…
Mount Zion runs above GA on 4 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Zion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Mount Zion
No hospital or community health center in Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion; ≈ 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).
How Mount Zion adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mount Zion runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Mount Zion 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.
16.1% of Mount Zion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Mount Zion and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion | C− | 34.7% | 13.3% | 20.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mount Zion adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mount Zion
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mount Zion is better than Georgia on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Mount Zion’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mount Zion | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24%21.1–27.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.7–18.7 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18.1–22.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%28.1–42.1 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.7–15.1 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%33.6–41.5 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.4–42.5 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.4–31.5 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.6 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.7%14.5–21.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.1%17.4–23.1 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.7%26.3–35.5 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.2–19.2 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%28.9–41.5 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.1%12.6–17.8 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%70.8–78.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.7%46.8–54.6 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.7%80.5–84.9 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%72.8–78.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58%52.7–63.3 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70%61.4–77.8 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.3–27.3 | 19% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.9%33.8–44.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%20.3–27.5 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19%16.2–22.4 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.4–16.9 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.1%13.6–18.8 | 14.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.6%32.2–41.1 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.6–18.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.7%16.4–21 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–8.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.7–7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.7–12.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Mount Zion
Is Mount Zion a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Zion is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mount Zion?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 42.1%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mount Zion?
Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica in Villa Rica, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Mount Zion’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mount Zion have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.6–17.8%), 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 Mount Zion more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mount Zion.
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.