Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Newton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newton
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Newton
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 10%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Newton runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Newton adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.8%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Newton
51.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 25.7% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Newton’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Newton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Newton adults…
Newton runs above GA on 7 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Newton
1 community health center in Newton, 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 Newton; ≈ 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 Newton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Newton runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Newton 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.
31.6% of Newton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Newton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Newton adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newton
Why doesn’t Newton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newton.
What hospital is closest to Newton?
Archbold Mitchell in Camilla, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Newton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Newton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Baker County Primary Health Care in Newton, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newton.
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.