On CDC estimates, Putney is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Putney differs from Georgia on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Putney. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Putney
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Putney
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. COPD is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Putney runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Putney, and more people treating it
44.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Putney’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Putney’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Putney is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #142 of 261 in Georgia. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 50% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Putney’s median household income is $68,627; among the 10,411 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Georgia towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Putney is healthier than 46% of graded towns, against 28% nationally.
Where Putney compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Putney adults…
Putney runs above GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Putney adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Putney
No hospital or community health center in Putney 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 Putney; ≈ 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.
How Putney adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Putney 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.
17% of Putney adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Putney and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putney | C | 37.7% | 16.7% | 15.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Putney adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Putney
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Putney is better than Georgia on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Putney’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Putney | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%20.5–27.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.5–17.8 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.1–19.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%31.1–45.2 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.7%14.6–19.2 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.8%40.7–49.3 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.5–43 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.2–33.9 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.2 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%7.1–9.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.3 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%12.9–18.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.4%12.9–18.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%23.7–33.7 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.6–15.8 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%37.2–49.1 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.8%9.7–14.4 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.2–84.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.5%49.7–57.2 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.2–89.8 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.6–83.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%60.8–70.4 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%68.6–82.1 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16.3–22.4 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%31.3–42.4 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21–29 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.5%16–23 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%13.4–18.7 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.4–12.8 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%8.9–12 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17%13.9–20.2 | 14.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%29.2–38.6 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.1–20.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.1–17.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.8–11.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.7–6.1 | 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 Putney
Is Putney a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Putney is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #142 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Putney?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 45.2%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Putney?
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Putney’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Putney have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–14.4%), 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 Putney more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Putney.
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.