Bethesda Baptist Church and Cemetery · Photo: A P Wood · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Union Point is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Union Point differs from Georgia on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Union Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union Point
Dental care lags in Union Point
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 27.1% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Union Point
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.7%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Union Point runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Union Point
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.7%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (13.1% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (20.2% vs 15%) are higher too. 21.2% 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 Union Point’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Union Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union Point is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 31% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Union Point’s median household income is $62,011; among the 9,417 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Union Point compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Union Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Union Point adults…
Union Point runs above GA on 7 of 12 conditions. 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.
21.2% of Union Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Union Point
No hospital or community health center in Union Point 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 Union Point; ≈ 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Union Point adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Union Point 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.
Union Point and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Point | D | 39.3% | 16.7% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Union Point adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Union Point
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Union Point is better than Georgia on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Union Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Union Point | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26%22.5–30 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.1–18.4 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.4–20.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%30.8–48.2 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.7%14.6–19 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.9%39.6–48.4 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.2–43.2 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.3%26.1–32.8 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.2–9.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.4–5.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 27.1%22.7–31.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14–19.6 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.5%28.2–39 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.1–15.3 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.2%34.9–49.4 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.8%13.1–19.1 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77–83.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.5%45.6–53.4 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.5–88.4 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.6–82.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%60–70 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%66.7–81.4 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.9%15.9–22.3 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.6%33.7–45.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.5%24.2–32.9 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.7%20.8–29 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.2%17.2–23.3 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.1%11.2–15.1 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.2%17.5–24.9 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.6%31.8–41.6 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.1%16.4–21.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.8–19.3 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%9.9–13.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5–6.7 | 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 Union Point
Is Union Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union Point is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Union Point?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 48.2%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Union Point?
St. Marys Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Union Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Union Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.1–19.1%), 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 Union Point more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Union Point.
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.