Where Norristown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norristown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Norristown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norristown
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Norristown
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 7% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Norristown runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Norristown adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.5%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Norristown, and more people treating it
46% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Norristown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Norristown adults…
Norristown runs above GA on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Norristown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Norristown
No hospital or community health center in Norristown 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 Norristown; ≈ 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 Norristown adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Norristown 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.
13.6% of Norristown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Norristown 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 Norristown adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Norristown
Why doesn’t Norristown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Norristown.
What hospital is closest to Norristown?
Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Norristown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norristown.
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.