Where Pitts residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pitts, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pitts. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pitts
Depression is more common in Pitts
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.7%), vs 19% across Georgia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.8%, vs 16.9% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Pitts
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.5%), 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 Pitts’ likely range.
How Pitts adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pitts runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Pitts 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.
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.
Out of every 100 Pitts adults…
Pitts runs above GA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pitts
No hospital or community health center in Pitts 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 Pitts; ≈ 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 Pitts adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.7% of Pitts adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Pitts 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 Pitts adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pitts
Why doesn’t Pitts have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pitts.
What hospital is closest to Pitts?
Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Pitts’ 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 Pitts?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Careconnect Family Practice and Pediatrics in Rochelle, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pitts.
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.