Where Newborn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newborn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newborn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newborn
Cancer runs high in Newborn
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.4%), vs 7% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
Fewer Newborn adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Newborn’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Newborn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Newborn adults…
Newborn runs above GA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Newborn
No hospital or community health center in Newborn 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 Newborn; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newborn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Newborn adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Newborn 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.
Newborn 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 Newborn adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Newborn
Why doesn’t Newborn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newborn.
What hospital is closest to Newborn?
Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Newborn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newborn.
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.