Where Pulaski residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pulaski, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pulaski. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pulaski
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Pulaski
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. COPD is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Pulaski runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pulaski, and more people treating it
52.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 86% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Pulaski, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 12.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Georgia 13.1%), yet 28.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Pulaski’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pulaski adults…
Pulaski runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pulaski adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Pulaski
No hospital or community health center in Pulaski 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 Pulaski; ≈ 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 Pulaski adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
1 in 3 Pulaski 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.
18.3% of Pulaski adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Pulaski 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 Pulaski adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pulaski
Why doesn’t Pulaski have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pulaski.
What hospital is closest to Pulaski?
Candler County Hospital in Metter, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Pulaski’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pulaski?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Georgia Healthcare Center in Metter, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pulaski.
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.