Photo: Maksim Sundukov · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Sandy Springs as a whole is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Sandy Springs differs from Georgia on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sandy Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sandy Springs
COPD and diabetes are less common in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs runs below Georgia on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.5% vs 6.5%), diabetes (7.9% vs 13.3%) and stroke (2.2% vs 3.6%). Conditions ↓
Sandy Springs is an active town
Only 15.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.5% across Georgia. The town has 38 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Sandy Springs doesn’t win on
17.8% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Sandy Springs has three hospitals within its borders
3 hospitals are inside Sandy Springs. Getting care ↓
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 Sandy Springs’ likely range.
What’s behind Sandy Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sandy Springs is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #7 of 261 in Georgia. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 90%.
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). Sandy Springs’ median household income is $104,340; among the 7,943 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 100%, about where its income would put it.
At 105,013 residents, Sandy Springs is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Out of every 100 Sandy Springs adults…
Sandy Springs runs below GA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
38 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Care in and near Sandy Springs
3 hospitals in Sandy Springs, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Sandy Springs; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sandy Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Sandy Springs adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sandy Springs does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Sandy Springs 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.
6.2% of Sandy Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Sandy Springs and the towns around it
Sandy Springs’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs | A+ | 23.7% | 7.9% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Atlanta | A− | 29.3% | 10.6% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Roswell | A+ | 24.6% | 9.1% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Dunwoody | A+ | 23.6% | 8.4% | 7.6% | CDC place |
| Peachtree Corners | A− | 33% | 10.1% | 10% | CDC place |
| Brookhaven | A+ | 25.5% | 7.9% | 8.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sandy Springs adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sandy Springs
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sandy Springs is better than Georgia on 24 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Sandy Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sandy Springs | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.2%10.9–13.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 13.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.4–15.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.7%20.5–27.4 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.9%7–9 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.8%25.3–30.6 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%30.1–35.9 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.7%16.9–20.7 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.5%7.6–9.6 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.7 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.6–4.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.6%5.5–8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.6%13.6–17.9 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15.3–20.7 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%32–39.6 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 13.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%73.4–79.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.4%67.8–73 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.3–90 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.3%71.6–77.1 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%66.4–73.9 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%74.1–84.8 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.2%15.1–19.8 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%30.6–38.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17.6–22.9 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 17.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 15% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.9%18.6–23.4 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.9–11.1 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.9–3.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.4 | 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 Sandy Springs
Is Sandy Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sandy Springs is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #7 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 100%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sandy Springs?
CDC estimates 23.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.5% and 27.4%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sandy Springs?
Northside Hospital in Atlanta, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Sandy Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sandy Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–10.2%), 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 Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs.
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.