Where Sunny Side residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sunny Side, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sunny Side. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunny Side
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Sunny Side
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Sunny Side runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sunny Side
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.7%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Sunny Side
45.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 25.1% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Sunny Side’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sunny Side adults…
Sunny Side runs above GA on 10 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunny Side adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Sunny Side
No hospital or community health center in Sunny Side 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 Sunny Side; ≈ 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 Sunny Side adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sunny Side runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Sunny Side 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.
32.8% of Sunny Side adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Sunny Side 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 Sunny Side adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sunny Side
Why doesn’t Sunny Side have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sunny Side.
What hospital is closest to Sunny Side?
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center in Griffin, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Sunny Side’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 Sunny Side?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Careconnect Convenient Care in Griffin, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sunny Side.
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.