Norcross Historic District · Photo: Thomson200 · CC0Within Georgia, Norcross is healthier than 58% of graded towns
Norcross differs from Georgia on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Norcross. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norcross
Making ends meet is harder in Norcross
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.9%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Housing insecurity (21.6% vs 15%) and no reliable transportation (12.8% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 19.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Norcross has no health insurance
24.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.1% across Georgia. Checkups ↓
Norcross is behind on routine checkups
It trails Georgia on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (73.8% vs 78.4%), dentist visits (53% vs 59.2%), cholesterol checks (83.4% vs 86.8%) and colon screening (56.4% vs 64.4%). 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 Norcross’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Norcross’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Norcross is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #111 of 261 in Georgia. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 62% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Norcross’ median household income is $75,266; among the 10,844 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Norcross compares well: arthritis, 17.9% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.6% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 4.8% (U.S. 6.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.4% of Norcross adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Norcross adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Norcross adults…
Norcross runs below GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Norcross residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Norcross
No hospital or community health center in Norcross 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 Norcross; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
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How Norcross adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Norcross does better than Georgia.
2 in 5 Norcross 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.
Norcross and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norcross | C+ | 37.5% | 12.9% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Peachtree Corners | A− | 33% | 10.1% | 10% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Norcross adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Norcross
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Norcross is better than Georgia on 7 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Norcross’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Norcross | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%21.3–26.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.9–15.1 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%32.4–42.9 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.3–14.5 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%28.2–34.7 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.4–38.3 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 17.9%15.8–20.1 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.6%4.1–5 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.9–15.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%11.9–15.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.1%28.1–36.2 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.2–16.1 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%33.7–42.8 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.5%21.6–27.4 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%70.2–77.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53%49.7–56.2 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.3–85.3 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.7%68.4–74.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.4%51.8–60.7 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%63.6–77.4 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.1%13.9–18.8 | 19% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 40%35.2–44.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%24.3–31.7 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.9%22.9–29.1 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.6%19–24.2 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.8%11.1–14.4 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.8%11.4–14.4 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.4%17–22 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.4%25.9–33.1 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.4–14.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%14.1–17.7 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.5–7.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8–10 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 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 Norcross
Is Norcross a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Norcross is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #111 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Norcross?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 42.9%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Norcross?
Northside Hospital Duluth in Duluth, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Norcross’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Norcross have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.6–27.4%), 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 Norcross more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norcross.
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.