Harris-Murrow-Trowell House · Photo: Jud McCranie · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Oliver residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oliver, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oliver. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oliver
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Oliver
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 19%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Oliver runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Oliver
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.7%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (15.8% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (14.2% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 27.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Oliver
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.4%), 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 Oliver’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Oliver adults…
Oliver runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.5% of Oliver adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
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.
Care in and near Oliver
No hospital or community health center in Oliver 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 Oliver; ≈ 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 Oliver adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Oliver adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Oliver runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Oliver 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.
Oliver 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 Oliver adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oliver
Why doesn’t Oliver have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oliver.
What hospital is closest to Oliver?
East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Oliver’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 Oliver.
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.