Where Talahi Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Talahi Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Talahi Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Talahi Island
Cancer and arthritis run high in Talahi Island
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 7% across Georgia. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.3%), vs 24.6% across Georgia. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Talahi Island keeps up with checkups
It beats Georgia on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.3% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (73.7% vs 59.2%). Checkups ↓
Talahi Island is an active town
Only 18.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Talahi Island’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Talahi Island adults…
Talahi Island runs below GA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Talahi Island is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Talahi Island as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Talahi Island 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.
2.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Talahi Island
No hospital or community health center in Talahi Island 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 Talahi Island; ≈ 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 Talahi Island adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Talahi Island does better than Georgia.
3 in 10 Talahi Island 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.
4.2% of Talahi Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Talahi Island and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Island | A | 26.9% | 10.2% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Whitemarsh Island | A | 26.6% | 9.9% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Talahi Island adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Talahi Island
Why doesn’t Talahi Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Talahi Island.
What hospital is closest to Talahi Island?
Savannah Health Services LLC Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Talahi Island’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Talahi Island?
15 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center (Parc) in Savannah, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Talahi Island.
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.