Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Shellman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shellman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shellman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shellman
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Shellman
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.4%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Shellman runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Shellman adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.8%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Shellman
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.2%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (16.9% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (15% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 29% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Shellman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Shellman adults…
Shellman runs above GA on 8 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29% of Shellman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Shellman
No hospital or community health center in Shellman 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 Shellman; ≈ 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 Shellman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Shellman adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Shellman runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Shellman 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.
Shellman 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 Shellman adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shellman
Why doesn’t Shellman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shellman.
What hospital is closest to Shellman?
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, 28.7 miles in a straight line from Shellman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Shellman?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Careconnect Convenient Care in Dawson, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shellman.
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.