Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Odum residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Odum, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Odum. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Odum
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Odum
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Cancer is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 7% across Georgia. In all, Odum runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Odum
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
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 Odum’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Odum adults…
Odum 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Odum
No hospital or community health center in Odum 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 Odum; ≈ 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 Odum adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Odum adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Odum runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Odum 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.
15.3% of Odum adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Odum 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 Odum adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Odum
Why doesn’t Odum have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Odum.
What hospital is closest to Odum?
Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Odum’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Odum?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Diversity Health Center, Inc.-Wayne County in Jesup, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Odum.
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.