Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Nicholls’ CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Nicholls differs from Georgia on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nicholls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nicholls
Dental care lags in Nicholls
29.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 45.4% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Nicholls
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (32.7%), more than twice the Georgia rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Nicholls
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (27.1%), 3 times the Georgia rate. Food insecurity (45% vs 17.7%) and no reliable transportation (23.7% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 45.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% 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 Nicholls’ likely range.
What’s behind Nicholls’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nicholls is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #258 of 261 in Georgia. All seven of Nicholls’ estimates fall in the lowest 4% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 32.7% of adults, against 13.6% across Georgia and 11.8% nationally.
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). Nicholls’ median household income is $43,977; among the 3,666 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Nicholls compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 3.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Nicholls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
45.6% of Nicholls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Nicholls adults…
Nicholls runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Nicholls residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Nicholls
No hospital or community health center in Nicholls 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 Nicholls; ≈ 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 Nicholls adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Nicholls runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Nicholls 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.
Nicholls and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | D− | 48.4% | 18.8% | 32.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nicholls adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nicholls
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nicholls is better than Georgia on 1 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Nicholls’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nicholls | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.5%32.4–42.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.6–21.8 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.5%19.8–25.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48.4%40.8–55.9 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.8%16.5–21.1 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.9%43.6–52.4 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.3–39.2 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.2%20.5–26.2 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.3 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.3–12.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 45.4%40.6–51.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 32.7%27.6–37.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 41.4%35.3–47.4 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%12.8–18.7 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.9%39.7–53.5 | 38.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 25.6%20.3–31.3 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.3%69.1–77.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 29.9%27.1–33.6 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74.4%70.5–78 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.2%66.6–73.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 46.6%41.7–52.5 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.4%62–77.3 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%15.7–21.5 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.9%35–47 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35.1%30–40.2 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 45%38.1–51.5 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 33.9%28.6–39.1 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 27.1%23.1–30.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 23.7%20–27.5 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 45.6%38.8–52.1 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.9%39.2–50.8 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.5%17.4–23.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.8%20.3–27.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.9%10.1–13.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.2%12.9–17.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.2%7.8–10.8 | 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 Nicholls
Is Nicholls a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nicholls is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #258 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Nicholls?
CDC estimates 48.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.8% and 55.9%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nicholls?
Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, 22.9 miles in a straight line from Nicholls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nicholls have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 25.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 20.3–31.3%), 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 Nicholls more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nicholls.
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.