Where Smarr residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Smarr, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Smarr. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Smarr
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Smarr
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7% across Georgia. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Arthritis is also above the state: 31%, vs 24.6% across Georgia. In all, Smarr runs above Georgia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smarr keeps up with checkups
It beats Georgia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.2% vs 59.2%) and cholesterol checks (89.5% vs 86.8%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Smarr adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Smarr’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Smarr adults…
Smarr runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Smarr adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of Smarr adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Smarr
No hospital or community health center in Smarr 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 Smarr; ≈ 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).
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.
How Smarr adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Smarr does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Smarr 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.
Smarr 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 Smarr adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Smarr
Why doesn’t Smarr have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Smarr.
What hospital is closest to Smarr?
Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Smarr’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Smarr?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Careconnect Convenient Care in Forsyth, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Smarr.
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.