Within Georgia, Reed Creek is healthier than 71% of graded towns
Reed Creek differs from Georgia on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Reed Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reed Creek
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Reed Creek
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 7% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.3%, vs 24.6% across Georgia. In all, Reed Creek runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Reed Creek, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Reed Creek keeps up with checkups
It beats Georgia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.8% vs 78.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.6% vs 86.8%). 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 Reed Creek’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Reed Creek’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reed Creek is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #76 of 261 in Georgia. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 83% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Reed Creek’s median household income is $76,973; among the 10,816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$96K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Reed Creek adults…
Reed Creek runs above GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Reed Creek is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Reed Creek as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reed Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Reed Creek
No hospital or community health center in Reed Creek 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 Reed Creek; ≈ 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 Reed Creek adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Reed Creek does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Reed Creek 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.
7.9% of Reed Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Reed Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Creek | B | 31.8% | 14.7% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Hartwell | C− | 36.1% | 16.7% | 15.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Reed Creek adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Reed Creek
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Reed Creek is better than Georgia on 12 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Reed Creek’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Reed Creek | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%16.6–22.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.1–16.9 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.1–16.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.8%24.4–40.1 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43.3%38.6–48.1 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.6%40.9–50.4 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.3%30.5–38.4 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.3%11.1–13.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.9–10 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.5–9.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.2–15.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.2–15.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%21.1–30.3 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11–16.1 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31%24.7–37.5 | 38.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.6–11.2 | 13.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.8%78.5–84.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.6%57.8–65 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.6%89.2–91.9 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.7%81.1–86 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%66.4–75.9 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%67.5–81.9 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.7%16.6–23.1 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%27.7–38.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17–23.5 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.6–12.4 | 17.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%6.9–9.7 | 15% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.5–6.2 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9%6.5–9.5 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%27.1–36.1 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14–18.8 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11–14.3 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.5 | 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 Reed Creek
Is Reed Creek a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reed Creek is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #76 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Reed Creek?
CDC estimates 31.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 40.1%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Reed Creek?
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center in Lavonia, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Reed Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Reed Creek have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–11.2%), 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 Reed Creek more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Reed Creek.
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.