On CDC estimates, Scottdale is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Scottdale differs from Georgia on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Scottdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scottdale
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Scottdale
Scottdale runs below Georgia on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4% vs 6.1%), COPD (4.6% vs 6.5%) and cancer (5% vs 7%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Scottdale
Grades next door run from Decatur (A+) to Clarkston (C−). Scottdale is an A−. Around town ↓
Scottdale is an active town
Only 21% 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 Scottdale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Scottdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Scottdale is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #34 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 89% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 65%.
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). Scottdale’s median household income is $85,610; among the 10,333 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 89%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Scottdale adults…
Scottdale runs below GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Scottdale residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Scottdale and the towns around it
Scottdale’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottdale | A− | 28.8% | 10.7% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Clarkston | C− | 37.2% | 14.2% | 19.8% | CDC place |
| Decatur | A+ | 25.4% | 8.9% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| North Decatur | A+ | 24.1% | 9.1% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Avondale Estates | A | 26.9% | 11.1% | 9.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
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Care in and near Scottdale
No hospital or community health center in Scottdale 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 Scottdale; ≈ 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 Scottdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Scottdale adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Scottdale adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Scottdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Scottdale adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Scottdale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Scottdale is better than Georgia on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Scottdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Scottdale | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%14.4–18.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 13.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.3–18 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%25.1–32.6 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.4–12 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.9–34.5 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.4%30.4–36.3 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.7%15.8–19.6 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.5–5.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.6–4.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4–5.2 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.9–15.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.9–13.3 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21%18.1–23.8 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.3–18.1 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%31.8–40.5 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9.8–13.1 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%73.4–79.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59%55.9–62.2 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.2–88.4 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.6–76 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%60.6–69 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%72.2–83.7 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.8%15.5–20.2 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39%35.1–42.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%22–28.1 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.2%14–18.6 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.3–16.3 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%7.9–10.5 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.8–10 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%10.7–14.7 | 14.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.1%19.4–24.9 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.4–14.4 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 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 Scottdale
Is Scottdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Scottdale is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #34 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 89%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Scottdale?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 32.6%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Scottdale?
Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Scottdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Scottdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–13.1%), 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 Scottdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scottdale.
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.