On CDC estimates, Sunnyside is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Sunnyside trails Georgia on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sunnyside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunnyside
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Sunnyside
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.6% across Georgia. In all, Sunnyside runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Sunnyside is in the bottom 10% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Sunnyside is healthier than only 10% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on physical distress, mental distress, diabetes and exercise. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Sunnyside
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.6%), vs 19% across Georgia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.7%, vs 16.9% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Sunnyside is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Sunnyside is healthier than 10%. Against the 3,745 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 36%. Health Grade ↓
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 Sunnyside’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Sunnyside’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sunnyside is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 23% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Sunnyside’s median household income is $44,283; among the 3,745 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Sunnyside adults…
Sunnyside runs above GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Sunnyside adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sunnyside runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Sunnyside 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.
Care in and near Sunnyside
No hospital or community health center in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunnyside 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.
19.1% of Sunnyside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Sunnyside and the towns around it
Sunnyside has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sunnyside adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sunnyside
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sunnyside is better than Georgia on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Sunnyside’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sunnyside | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.3%21.9–29.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.2–19.8 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.3–22.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.7%31.7–48 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.5%13.5–17.7 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%37.1–45.9 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.3–44.2 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%26.8–33.6 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.4 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7–9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.4–11.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4–5.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14.3–20.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.5%15.2–21.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.9%28.6–39.3 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.6–17.5 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%30.5–43.5 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.6%10.7–17.1 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.4–82.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52%48.2–56 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%82.5–87.4 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76–81.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%59.3–69.4 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%64.6–80 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20–27.4 | 19% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.6%31.2–42.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19–26.5 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.3%16.6–24.4 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.5%12.9–18.3 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.3–12.7 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.3–12.7 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.1%15.6–23.2 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.4%31.5–41.4 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%16.2–21.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.3–20.4 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%10.1–13.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 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 Sunnyside
Is Sunnyside a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sunnyside is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sunnyside?
CDC estimates 39.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 48%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sunnyside?
Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Sunnyside’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sunnyside have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–17.1%), 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 Sunnyside more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sunnyside.
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.