Davis-Proctor House · Photo: Jud McCranie · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Twin City is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Twin City trails Georgia on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Twin City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Twin City
Dental care lags in Twin City
49.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 22.5% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Twin City
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.1%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Twin City runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Twin City is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Twin City is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Twin City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Twin City is healthier than 9%. Against the 2,362 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 44%. 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 Twin City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Twin City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Twin City is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 28% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Twin City’s median household income is $39,893; among the 2,362 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Twin City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Twin City adults…
Twin City runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Twin City
No hospital or community health center in Twin City 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 Twin City; ≈ 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.
How Twin City adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Twin City 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.
21.4% of Twin City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Twin City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin City | D | 43.1% | 17.1% | 19.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Twin City adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Twin City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Twin City is better than Georgia on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Twin City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Twin City | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.9%23.1–31.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.4–18.8 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.1–20.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.1%35.3–51.5 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.1%15–19.4 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.6%41.3–50 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%35.7–44.7 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.1%25.8–32.3 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.3–7.8 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%7.8–10.6 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.5%18.8–26.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%16.1–22.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34%28.7–39.7 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.5–16.8 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.9%35–49.3 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.4%12.3–19.2 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.9–81.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.2%45.4–53.1 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.1–87 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.9–80.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%58.5–68.9 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%67.9–82.3 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.5%15.6–21.8 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38%32.4–43.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%24–32.7 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.2%20.1–28.6 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.1%16.2–22.1 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13%11.1–15 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.5%10.7–14.5 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.4%17.9–25.2 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.7%30.9–40.8 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.7%16–21.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%14.8–19.7 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.6–12.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.2–6.9 | 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 Twin City
Is Twin City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Twin City is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Twin City?
CDC estimates 43.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.3% and 51.5%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Twin City?
Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Twin City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Twin City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.3–19.2%), 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 Twin City 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 Twin City.
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.