Aaron and Margaret Parker Jr. House · Photo: Tim Farley · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Georgia, Stonecrest is healthier than 53% of graded towns
Stonecrest differs from Georgia on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stonecrest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stonecrest
Making ends meet is harder in Stonecrest
1 in 6 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (16.5%), vs 9.6% across Georgia. Food insecurity (26.7% vs 17.7%) and housing insecurity (23.7% vs 15%) are higher too. 24.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Stonecrest adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (30.2%), vs 24.6% across Georgia. Loneliness is above the state too: 42.8%, vs 37.3% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Stonecrest
Stonecrest runs below Georgia on cancer (4.3% vs 7%) and heart disease (4.9% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Stonecrest’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Stonecrest’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stonecrest is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns, #123 of 261 in Georgia. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 65% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 13%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Stonecrest’s median household income is $64,591; among the 9,848 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Where Stonecrest compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.6% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 21.6% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.3% of Stonecrest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
How Stonecrest adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Stonecrest runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Stonecrest 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.
Out of every 100 Stonecrest adults…
Stonecrest runs below GA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Stonecrest residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Stonecrest
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Stonecrest, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Stonecrest; ≈ 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.
23 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Stonecrest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Stonecrest and the towns around it
Stonecrest’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonecrest | C+ | 38.3% | 15.3% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Redan | C+ | 38% | 15.6% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Lithonia | D | 39.3% | 16.7% | 17.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stonecrest adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stonecrest
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stonecrest is better than Georgia on 5 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Stonecrest’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stonecrest | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%20–24.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.8–14.8 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.5–20.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%33.9–42.8 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.3%13.6–17 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.2%39.1–45.3 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%30.8–36.5 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.5–23.8 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.9–13.7 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5.2–6.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.6%13–18.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.5–16.3 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%23.5–30 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10.5–14.6 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43%38.5–47.8 | 38.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13%11.3–14.9 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%78.4–83.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.8%50.5–57.1 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.2–89.3 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.8–79.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.3–70.7 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.9%76.5–86.6 | 75.8% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.6%14.4–19 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 42.8%38.6–46.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.2%26.7–33.6 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.7%23.6–29.7 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.7%20.9–26.4 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.5%14.5–18.5 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.1%12.5–15.7 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.3%21.5–27.1 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%24.8–30.9 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%13.1–16.4 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.8–17.2 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5–5.9 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Stonecrest
Is Stonecrest a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stonecrest is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #123 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stonecrest?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.9% and 42.8%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stonecrest?
Emory Hillandale Hospital in Lithonia, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Stonecrest’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Stonecrest have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–14.9%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Stonecrest more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stonecrest.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.