Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Offerman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Offerman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Offerman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Offerman
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Offerman
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Georgia. In all, Offerman runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Offerman
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Offerman
50.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 22% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). 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 Offerman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Offerman adults…
Offerman runs above GA on 9 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Offerman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Offerman
No hospital or community health center in Offerman 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 Offerman; ≈ 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 Offerman adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Offerman runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Offerman 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.
21.7% of Offerman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Offerman 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 Offerman adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Offerman
Why doesn’t Offerman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Offerman.
What hospital is closest to Offerman?
Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, 18.8 miles in a straight line from Offerman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Offerman.
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.