Where Vernonburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vernonburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vernonburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vernonburg
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Vernonburg
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.7%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. COPD is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Vernonburg runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Vernonburg, and more people treating it
47.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 85.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Vernonburg keeps up with checkups
It beats Georgia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84% vs 78.4%) and cholesterol checks (92.2% vs 86.8%). 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 Vernonburg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Vernonburg adults…
Vernonburg runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vernonburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Vernonburg
No hospital or community health center in Vernonburg 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 Vernonburg; ≈ 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 Vernonburg adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Vernonburg does better than Georgia.
3 in 10 Vernonburg 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.
9.2% of Vernonburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Vernonburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | C+ | 34.5% | 13.6% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vernonburg adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vernonburg
Why doesn’t Vernonburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vernonburg.
What hospital is closest to Vernonburg?
St. Joseph's Hospital - Savannah in Savannah, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Vernonburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Vernonburg?
16 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center in Savannah, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vernonburg.
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.