Satilla’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Satilla trails Georgia on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Satilla. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Satilla
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Satilla
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.2%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.6% across Georgia. In all, Satilla runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Satilla
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26.8%), about twice the Georgia rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Satilla
41.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 28.5% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). 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 Satilla’s likely range.
What’s behind Satilla’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Satilla is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Satilla’s estimates fall in the lowest 7% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 26.8% of adults, against 13.6% across Georgia and 11.8% nationally.
Out of every 100 Satilla adults…
Satilla runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 4% of Satilla residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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 Satilla adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Satilla
No hospital or community health center in Satilla 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 Satilla; ≈ 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).
How Satilla adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Satilla runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Satilla 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.
30.7% of Satilla adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Satilla and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satilla | D− | 43.5% | 18.8% | 26.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Satilla adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Satilla
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Satilla is better than Georgia on 0 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Satilla’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Satilla | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.7%29.5–38.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.4%18.9–24.1 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.7%20.3–25.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.5%34.8–52.6 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.8%16.5–21.3 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.6%39.1–48 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.9%36.4–45.5 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4%28.8–36 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.9 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.2%12.4–16.4 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%4.9–6.3 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.5%23.8–33.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26.8%23.1–31 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.3%34.5–46.6 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.1–17 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%30.6–44.8 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.9%16.3–24.1 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%71.3–79.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 41.5%37.6–45.4 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.1%77.3–82.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.4–81 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.3%48.6–59.8 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.8%55.2–73.8 | 75.8% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.1–29 | 19% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.4%33–44.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%21.4–29.5 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 31%26.4–36.1 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.8%17.9–24.2 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15%13.1–17.2 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.7%13.6–18 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 30.7%26.1–35.6 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.9%39.6–50.6 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.7%20.6–27.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.9%20.2–26 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.4%13.6–17.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.1%7–9.4 | 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 Satilla
Is Satilla a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Satilla is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Satilla?
CDC estimates 43.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.8% and 52.6%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Satilla?
Jeff Davis Hospital in Hazlehurst, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Satilla’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Satilla have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.3–24.1%), 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 Satilla more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Satilla.
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.