Talmo Historic District · Photo: Upstateherd · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Talmo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Talmo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Talmo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Talmo
Cancer runs high in Talmo
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
Fewer Talmo adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Talmo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Talmo adults…
Talmo runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Talmo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Talmo
No hospital or community health center in Talmo 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 Talmo; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Talmo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Talmo adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
1 in 3 Talmo 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.
Talmo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendergrass | B+ | 31.7% | 9.2% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Talmo adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Talmo
Why doesn’t Talmo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Talmo.
What hospital is closest to Talmo?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Talmo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Talmo?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Four Corners Primary Care Centers, Hoschton in Hoschton, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Talmo.
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.