Where New England residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New England, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New England. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New England
Depression is more common in New England
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.2%), vs 19% across Georgia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.7%, vs 16.9% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in New England
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
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 New England’s likely range.
How New England adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New England runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 New England 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.
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.
Out of every 100 New England adults…
New England runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New England
No hospital or community health center in New England 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 New England; ≈ 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 New England 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.
10.9% of New England adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
New England 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 New England adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in New England
Why doesn’t New England have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New England.
What hospital is closest to New England?
Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, 14.0 miles in a straight line from New England’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near New England?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Primary Health Care Center Trenton in Trenton, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New England.
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.