Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Tazewell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tazewell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tazewell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tazewell
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Tazewell
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Tazewell runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Tazewell
The closest emergency room is Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, 23.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Careconnect Health is closer (6.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Tazewell, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Tazewell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tazewell adults…
Tazewell runs above GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tazewell
No hospital or community health center in Tazewell 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 Tazewell; ≈ 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 Tazewell 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Tazewell adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tazewell runs above Georgia.
1 in 3 Tazewell 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.
11.5% of Tazewell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Tazewell 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 Tazewell adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tazewell
Why doesn’t Tazewell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tazewell.
What hospital is closest to Tazewell?
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, 23.9 miles in a straight line from Tazewell’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 Tazewell?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Careconnect Family Practice in Buena Vista, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tazewell.
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.