Brantley County Courthouse · Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Nahunta is healthier than 58%
Nahunta trails Georgia on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nahunta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nahunta
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Nahunta
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.5%), vs 7% across Georgia. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.6%, vs 24.6% across Georgia. In all, Nahunta runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Nahunta
The closest emergency room is Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, 21.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Mckinney Medical Center is closer (0.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Nahunta is short on primary care and mental health care
Nahunta’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Nahunta is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Nahunta is healthier than 20%. Against the 4,323 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 58%. 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 Nahunta’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Nahunta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nahunta is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 36% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Nahunta’s median household income is $45,893; among the 4,323 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 58%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Nahunta adults…
Nahunta runs above GA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Nahunta
1 community health center in Nahunta, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Nahunta; ≈ 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Nahunta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Nahunta adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Nahunta runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Nahunta 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.
15% of Nahunta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Nahunta and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nahunta | C− | 37.9% | 14% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nahunta adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nahunta
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nahunta is better than Georgia on 0 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Nahunta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nahunta | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.3%19.9–27.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14–18.2 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.7–21.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%29.6–46.7 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12.1–15.9 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%35.4–44 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%34.5–43.6 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.3–33 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.6–12.4 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.6–9.3 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.3–10.1 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%13–19.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.5–19.1 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%26.3–36.9 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.7–17.3 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%30.7–44.7 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.4%10.6–16.3 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.7–81.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.1%53.5–61.1 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%82.8–87.4 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%77–81.9 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.7%55.6–65.9 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%62.7–78.7 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.2–26.4 | 19% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.8%32.9–44.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.4–28.7 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.2%14.9–21.7 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%12–16.8 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%7.8–10.6 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.2–11.3 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15%12.4–17.9 | 14.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.8%30.9–40.9 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.2–20.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%14.5–19.6 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.2–5.6 | 4.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Nahunta
Is Nahunta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nahunta is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− 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 Nahunta?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 46.7%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nahunta?
Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, 21.8 miles in a straight line from Nahunta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nahunta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–16.3%), 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 Nahunta 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 Nahunta.
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.