Where Norwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Norwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norwood
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Norwood
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.6%), vs 13.3% across Georgia. COPD is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Norwood runs above Georgia on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%), and stroke, diabetes and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Norwood adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.5%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Norwood
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.9%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (14% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (13.2% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 24.2% 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 Norwood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Norwood adults…
Norwood runs above GA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Norwood is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Norwood as about how healthy they are.
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.
24.2% of Norwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Norwood
No hospital or community health center in Norwood 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 Norwood; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Norwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Norwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Norwood runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Norwood 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.
Norwood 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 Norwood adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Norwood
Why doesn’t Norwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Norwood.
What hospital is closest to Norwood?
University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center in Thomson, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Norwood’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 Norwood?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tricounty Health System - Warrenton in Warrenton, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norwood.
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.