On CDC estimates, Walnut Grove is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns
Walnut Grove differs from Georgia on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Walnut Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walnut Grove
Smoking is more common in Walnut Grove
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in Walnut Grove
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.6%), vs 19% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
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 Walnut Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Walnut Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walnut Grove is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 59% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Walnut Grove’s median household income is $83,208; among the 10,513 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
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.
Out of every 100 Walnut Grove adults…
Walnut Grove runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Walnut Grove
No hospital or community health center in Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove; ≈ 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 Walnut Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Walnut Grove adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Walnut Grove runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Walnut Grove 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.
13.2% of Walnut Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Walnut Grove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove | C+ | 38.2% | 11.5% | 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 Walnut Grove adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Walnut Grove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Walnut Grove is better than Georgia on 1 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Walnut Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Walnut Grove | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%17.2–23.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.5–16.5 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.4–21.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%30.9–45.5 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10–13.2 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%31.2–39.1 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%32.2–40.3 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%22.8–28.9 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.6 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.4–8.6 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16%13–19.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%13.8–19.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.8%23.1–32.5 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.4–19.3 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%30.3–43.5 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.1%10.5–15.8 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.6–79 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.3%51.2–59.3 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82–86.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.7–78.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.4%52.9–63.8 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.6%62.8–79.2 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.2–26.1 | 19% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.4%31.3–41.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%18.9–26.2 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.1%13.2–19.4 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.2%11.1–15.7 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.1–9.8 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.2%10.7–16 | 14.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%27.4–36.6 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%11.9–16.1 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.1–19 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.1–10.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 4.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Walnut Grove
Is Walnut Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walnut Grove is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Walnut Grove?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 45.5%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Walnut Grove?
Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Walnut Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Walnut Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.5–15.8%), 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 Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove.
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.