On CDC estimates, Pendergrass is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Pendergrass differs from Georgia on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pendergrass. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pendergrass
Binge drinking is the habit Pendergrass doesn’t win on
18.6% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Pendergrass is behind on routine checkups
It trails Georgia on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (73.3% vs 78.4%), cholesterol checks (82.8% vs 86.8%) and colon screening (59.6% vs 64.4%). Checkups ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Pendergrass
Pendergrass runs below Georgia on eight chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.3% vs 3.6%), heart disease (4.1% vs 6.1%) and diabetes (9.2% vs 13.3%). A young population is part of it: only 4% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). Conditions ↓
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 Pendergrass’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Pendergrass’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pendergrass is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 89% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Pendergrass’ median household income is $90,341; among the 9,906 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Out of every 100 Pendergrass adults…
Pendergrass runs below GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 4% of Pendergrass residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pendergrass adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Pendergrass
No hospital or community health center in Pendergrass 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 Pendergrass; ≈ 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 Pendergrass adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Pendergrass 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.
11.1% of Pendergrass adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Pendergrass and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendergrass | B+ | 31.7% | 9.2% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Jefferson | A− | 31.6% | 9.9% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Talmo | — | — | — | — |
Talmo: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pendergrass adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pendergrass
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pendergrass is better than Georgia on 10 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Pendergrass’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pendergrass | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%14.8–20.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.5–14 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.8–20.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.7%24.7–38.4 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.2%7.9–10.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.2%24.6–31.8 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.2%27.3–35.1 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.2%15.8–20.7 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.5–5.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4–5.6 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.4–14 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.5–17 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%20.3–29.3 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.2–21.8 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.3%32.9–46.1 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.5%12.5–18.7 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.3%68.9–76.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.7%53.8–61.5 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%80.1–85.1 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.5%66–72.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.6%54.7–64.3 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%70.2–83.9 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.1–23.4 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.3%33.6–45 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%21.6–29.7 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.4%13.2–19.7 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%11.8–16.8 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.7–9.2 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.4–10.2 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%8.7–13.5 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%22.5–31 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.6%8.1–11.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13–17.8 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.4 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Pendergrass
Is Pendergrass a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pendergrass is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pendergrass?
CDC estimates 31.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.7% and 38.4%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pendergrass?
NGMC Barrow in Winder, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Pendergrass’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pendergrass have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.5–18.7%), 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 Pendergrass more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pendergrass.
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.