Photo: United States Air Force · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Robins AFB is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Robins AFB differs from Georgia on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Robins AFB. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Robins AFB
Binge drinking is the habit Robins AFB doesn’t win on
22.9% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Robins AFB
Robins AFB runs below Georgia on nine chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (1.4% vs 6.1%), stroke (0.9% vs 3.6%) and COPD (1.8% vs 6.5%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). Conditions ↓
Robins AFB is an active town
Only 14.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
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 Robins AFB’s likely range.
What’s behind Robins AFB’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robins AFB is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Robins AFB’s median household income is $106,667; among the 7,649 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$133K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
7.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Robins AFB adults…
Robins AFB runs below GA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of Robins AFB residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Robins AFB
No hospital or community health center in Robins AFB 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 Robins AFB; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Robins AFB adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Robins AFB adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Robins AFB 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.
5.3% of Robins AFB adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Robins AFB and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robins AFB | A | 28.8% | 3.7% | 7.2% | CDC place |
| Warner Robins | C | 41.5% | 13.9% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Robins AFB adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Robins AFB
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Robins AFB is better than Georgia on 20 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Robins AFB’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Robins AFB | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.4%8.5–12.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 13.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.4–20.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%23.4–34.1 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 17%14.5–19.4 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 21.5%18.6–24.4 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 2.1%1.9–2.4 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.4%1.2–1.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 1.8%1.5–2.2 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 0.9%0.8–1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.6%4.5–6.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.2%5.6–9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.4%11.5–17.7 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.9%19.2–27 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.4%36.3–47.8 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.4%8.1–13.1 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.2%65.7–74.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.7%61.1–68 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.8%74.8–82.4 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 47.8%44–51.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.4%54.1–64 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%67–80.6 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.1–24.4 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 42.2%36.4–47.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%19.5–28.5 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%7.5–12.7 | 17.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%7.8–12 | 15% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.3–6.3 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%5.6–8.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.3%3.9–6.9 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.2%16.6–24.3 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 3.8%3.1–4.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.2–16.4 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 2.4%2–2.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.5%2.1–2.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.3–6.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.3%1.1–1.5 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Robins AFB
Is Robins AFB a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robins AFB is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Robins AFB?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.4% and 34.1%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Robins AFB?
Emory Houston Hospital Warner Robins in Warner Robins, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Robins AFB’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Robins AFB have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–13.1%), 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 Robins AFB more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Robins AFB.
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.