Where Rest Haven residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rest Haven, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 30518. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rest Haven
Stroke and COPD are less common in Rest Haven
Rest Haven runs below Georgia on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.9% vs 3.6%), COPD (5.3% vs 6.5%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Rest Haven adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Rest Haven’s likely range; Rest Haven’s figures come from ZIP code 30518, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rest Haven adults…
Rest Haven runs below GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Rest Haven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Rest Haven
No hospital or community health center in Rest Haven 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 Rest Haven; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rest Haven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Rest Haven adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Rest Haven 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.
Rest Haven 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 Rest Haven adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rest Haven
Why doesn’t Rest Haven have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rest Haven.
What hospital is closest to Rest Haven?
Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Rest Haven’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rest Haven?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is GHMS Buford Family Health Center in Buford, 1.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rest Haven.
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.