Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Screven residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Screven, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Screven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Screven
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Screven
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Screven runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Screven
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.2%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (13.8% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (13.3% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 24.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Screven adults get no exercise
35.9% 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 Screven’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Screven adults…
Screven runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.7% of Screven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Screven
No hospital or community health center in Screven 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 Screven; ≈ 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 Screven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Screven adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Screven runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Screven 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.
Screven and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Screven adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Screven
Why doesn’t Screven have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Screven.
What hospital is closest to Screven?
Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Screven’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Screven.
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. 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.