On CDC estimates, Russell is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Russell differs from Georgia on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Russell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Russell
Dental care lags in Russell
46.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 23.3% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Russell is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Russell is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Russell
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.7%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. No reliable transportation (14.8% vs 9.5%) and utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 25.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% 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 Russell’s likely range.
What’s behind Russell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Russell is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 21% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Russell’s median household income is $60,781; among the 9,128 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Russell compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Russell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.4% of Russell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Russell adults…
Russell runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Russell residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Russell
No hospital or community health center in Russell 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 Russell; ≈ 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.
How Russell adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Russell runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Russell 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.
Russell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Russell adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Russell
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Russell is better than Georgia on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Russell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Russell | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29%25.3–32.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.6–19.9 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.3%19–23.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40%33–47 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%13.3–16.9 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.1%34.4–41.8 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33.2–41 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%22.8–28.3 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5–6.2 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.3%19.4–27.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.4%18.4–24.6 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.9%32–42.2 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.9–17.1 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.9%35.4–48.5 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.8%18.6–25.3 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%70.4–77.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.6%42.7–50.5 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.2%77.5–82.6 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.8–76.3 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53%47.7–58.3 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.5%60.9–77.1 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.7–25 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.7%35.1–46.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.4%23.4–31.6 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.7%25.6–34.1 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.2%19.2–25.4 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.5%12.6–16.6 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.8%12.9–16.8 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.4%21.8–29.4 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.1%33.6–42.9 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.6–20.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21%18.4–23.7 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.7%11.1–14.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 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 Russell
Is Russell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Russell is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Russell?
CDC estimates 40% of adults have obesity, likely between 33% and 47%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Russell?
NGMC Barrow in Winder, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Russell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Russell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.6–25.3%), 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 Russell more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Russell.
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.