Dr. Robert L. and Sarah Alberta Smith House · Photo: Timkemp · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Sharpsburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sharpsburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sharpsburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sharpsburg
Binge drinking is the habit Sharpsburg doesn’t win on
17.7% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Sharpsburg
Sharpsburg runs below Georgia on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.4% vs 3.6%), diabetes (9.3% vs 13.3%) and COPD (4.8% vs 6.5%). Conditions ↓
Sharpsburg is an active town
Only 20.8% 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 Sharpsburg’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Sharpsburg adults…
Sharpsburg runs below GA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sharpsburg
No hospital or community health center in Sharpsburg 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 Sharpsburg; ≈ 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 Sharpsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Sharpsburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sharpsburg does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Sharpsburg 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.
6.6% of Sharpsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Sharpsburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turin | — | — | — | — |
Turin: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sharpsburg adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sharpsburg
Why doesn’t Sharpsburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sharpsburg.
What hospital is closest to Sharpsburg?
Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Sharpsburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sharpsburg?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Yourtown Health - Senoia in Senoia, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sharpsburg.
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.