Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 4.0Within Georgia, Redan is healthier than 55% of graded towns
Redan differs from Georgia on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Redan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Redan
Making ends meet is harder in Redan
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.8%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (15.8% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (22.9% vs 15%) are higher too. 23.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Redan adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (30.2%), vs 24.6% across Georgia. Loneliness is above the state too: 42.5%, vs 37.3% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Redan
53.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 17.6% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). 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 Redan’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Redan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Redan is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, #118 of 261 in Georgia. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 65% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Redan’s median household income is $65,227; among the 9,977 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Where Redan compares well: arthritis, 22% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.5% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.1% (U.S. 6.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.2% of Redan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
How Redan adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Redan runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Redan 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Redan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Redan adults…
Redan runs below GA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Redan
No hospital or community health center in Redan 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 Redan; ≈ 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.
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Redan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redan | C+ | 38% | 15.6% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Stonecrest | C+ | 38.3% | 15.3% | 14.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Redan adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Redan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Redan is better than Georgia on 4 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Redan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Redan | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.1%19.7–24.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.8–14.7 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.2–20.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38%33.5–42.4 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.6%39.4–45.7 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.3–37.1 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22%19.8–24.3 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12%10.7–13.4 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.6%14.7–20.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12.3–16.1 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%23.3–29.9 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.6–14.7 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.6%38.2–47.4 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.8%11.1–14.7 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.4–83.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.8%50.5–57.1 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.5–89.5 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.4–80.3 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%62.4–70.9 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%74.9–85.5 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%14.1–18.6 | 19% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 42.5%38.3–46.4 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.2%26.5–33.6 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.8%22.6–29.2 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.9%20.1–25.9 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.8%13.8–17.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.2%20.3–26.2 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.7%24.7–30.8 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%13.1–16.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%13.5–16.9 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.3–7.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%9–11.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 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 Redan
Is Redan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Redan is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #118 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Redan?
CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 42.4%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Redan?
Emory Hillandale Hospital in Lithonia, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Redan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Redan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.1–14.7%), 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 Redan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Redan.
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.