Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Omega is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Omega differs from Georgia on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Omega. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Omega
More Omega adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.3%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Omega
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.6%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Housing insecurity (25% vs 15%) and no reliable transportation (15.8% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 26.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Omega is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Omega is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Omega adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (39.1%, vs 29.6% across Georgia). The biggest difference is vision loss: 9.5% vs 5.6%. Disability ↓
Omega is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Omega is healthier than 5%. Against the 2,868 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 24%. Health Grade ↓
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 Omega’s likely range.
What’s behind Omega’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Omega is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns. All seven of Omega’s estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 39.3% of adults, against 26.5% across Georgia and 24.7% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Omega’s median household income is $41,563; among the 2,868 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 24%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Omega compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
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
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.9% of Omega adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Omega adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Omega adults…
Omega runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Omega residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Omega
No hospital or community health center in Omega 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 Omega; ≈ 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 Omega adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Omega adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Omega runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Omega 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.
Omega and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega | D− | 41.5% | 16.1% | 19.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Omega
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Omega is better than Georgia on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Omega’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Omega | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.8%26.7–34.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.5–20 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.1–23 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.5%34.3–49 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.1%14.1–18 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.8%32.9–40.7 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.2–40.4 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.2%21.4–27 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%7–9.2 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.8%18.9–26.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%16.5–22.1 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.3%33.9–44.7 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.7–17.3 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%32.8–45.2 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 28.2%24.2–32.8 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%70.3–78.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.4%43.6–51.2 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.5%77.7–83 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.3%71.3–77 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.5%50.3–60.5 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.1%60.5–76.6 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%17.9–24.4 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39%33.8–44.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.6%23.7–31.8 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.6%28–37.5 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25%21.6–28.7 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.4%13.4–17.6 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.8%13.7–18 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.9%22.9–31.1 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.1%34–44 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15.5–20.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.7%18–23.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%10.8–14 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.5–7 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Omega
Is Omega a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Omega is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 24%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Omega?
CDC estimates 41.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.3% and 49%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Omega?
Phoebe Worth Medical Center in Sylvester, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Omega’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Omega have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 28.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 24.2–32.8%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Omega more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Omega.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.