Where Stapleton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stapleton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stapleton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stapleton
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Stapleton
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Stapleton runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Stapleton
50.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 22.8% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More Stapleton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.2%), 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 Stapleton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Stapleton adults…
Stapleton runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Stapleton is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Stapleton as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stapleton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
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.
Care in and near Stapleton
No hospital or community health center in Stapleton 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 Stapleton; ≈ 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).
How Stapleton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Stapleton runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Stapleton 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.
19.5% of Stapleton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Stapleton 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 Stapleton adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stapleton
Why doesn’t Stapleton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stapleton.
What hospital is closest to Stapleton?
Jefferson Hospital in Louisville, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Stapleton’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 Stapleton?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neighborhood Improvement Project, Inc. Dba Medical Associates Plus @ Wrens in Wrens, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stapleton.
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.