Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Raoul is healthier than 81%
Raoul differs from Georgia on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Raoul. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Raoul
Raoul is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Raoul is healthier than 35%. Against the 3,856 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 81%. Health Grade ↓
Mental distress runs high in Raoul
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (24.3%), vs 16.9% across Georgia. Depression is above the state too: 27%, vs 19% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Raoul
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Housing insecurity (22.3% vs 15%) and no reliable transportation (13% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 22.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Raoul
Raoul runs below Georgia on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.4% vs 6.1%), cancer (4.5% vs 7%) and diabetes (8.8% vs 13.3%). A young population is part of it: only 8% 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 Raoul’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Raoul’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Raoul is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 92% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Raoul’s median household income is $44,597; among the 3,856 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Raoul compares well: high blood pressure, 28.2% (U.S. 34.4%); high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 30% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 20% (U.S. 25.3%).
How Raoul adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Raoul runs above Georgia.
5 in 10 Raoul 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.
22.1% of Raoul adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Raoul adults…
Raoul runs below GA on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Raoul residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Raoul
No hospital or community health center in Raoul 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 Raoul; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Raoul adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Raoul and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Raoul adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Raoul
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Raoul is better than Georgia on 7 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Raoul’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Raoul | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%18.1–26.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.3–17.1 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.3%21.2–27.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%28.1–44.4 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.2%24.4–32.3 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30%26.1–34.3 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20%17.3–22.9 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 13%11.4–14.7 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4–5 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.4%3–3.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.1%5–7.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.4%17.7–25.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%14.2–21.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%24.5–35.9 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.7–17.5 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.1%33.3–47.1 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17%13.3–20.8 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.3%71.2–79.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57%53.3–60.7 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%79.8–85.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68%64.3–71.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52.9%47.5–58.1 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%62.7–78.3 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%23–31.4 | 19% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 45%38.8–51.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%23.5–32.6 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26%20.5–31.5 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.3%18.3–26.3 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13%10.8–15.2 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13%10.6–15.4 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.1%17–27.2 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%26.2–37 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.1–14.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.6%17.2–24.3 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4%3.5–4.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%4.8–6.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%9.5–13.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 4.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Raoul
Is Raoul a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Raoul is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Raoul?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 44.4%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Raoul?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham in Demorest, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Raoul’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Raoul have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.3–20.8%), 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 Raoul 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 Raoul.
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.