Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Pinehurst residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pinehurst, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pinehurst. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pinehurst
Dental care lags in Pinehurst
50.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 23.3% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Pinehurst
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Pinehurst runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pinehurst
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.2%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (13.2% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (19.8% vs 15%) are higher too. 21.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Pinehurst’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pinehurst adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Pinehurst adults…
Pinehurst runs above GA on 7 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.
21.3% of Pinehurst adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Pinehurst
No hospital or community health center in Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst; ≈ 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).
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.
How Pinehurst adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pinehurst runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Pinehurst 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.
Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pinehurst
Why doesn’t Pinehurst have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pinehurst.
What hospital is closest to Pinehurst?
Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Pinehurst’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pinehurst?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is S. Trussell Medical Center in Vienna, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pinehurst.
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.