Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Talbotton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Talbotton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Talbotton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Talbotton
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Talbotton
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.3%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.6%), vs 13.3% across Georgia. COPD is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Talbotton runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%), and stroke, diabetes and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Talbotton adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.2%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Talbotton
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (37.8%), about twice the Georgia rate. Utility shut-off threats (20.5% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (18.4% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 37.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Talbotton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Talbotton adults…
Talbotton runs above GA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Talbotton is an older town: 33% 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 Talbotton as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.5% of Talbotton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Talbotton
1 community health center in Talbotton, 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 Talbotton; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Talbotton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Talbotton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Talbotton runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Talbotton 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.
Talbotton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Talbotton adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Talbotton
Why doesn’t Talbotton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Talbotton.
What hospital is closest to Talbotton?
Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, 18.7 miles in a straight line from Talbotton’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 Talbotton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Talbot County Medical/Dental Center in Talbotton, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Talbotton.
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.