Warthen Historic District · Photo: A P Wood · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Warthen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Warthen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Warthen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warthen
Stroke, diabetes and arthritis run high in Warthen
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.1%), vs 13.3% across Georgia. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.5%, vs 24.6% across Georgia. In all, Warthen runs above Georgia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Warthen, and more people treating it
51.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 86.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Warthen, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Georgia 13.1%), yet 26.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Warthen
The closest emergency room is Jefferson Hospital in Louisville, 23.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Community Health Care Systems is closer (6.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Warthen’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Warthen adults…
Warthen runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Warthen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Warthen
No hospital or community health center in Warthen 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 Warthen; ≈ 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 Warthen adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Warthen 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.
18.8% of Warthen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Warthen 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 Warthen adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Warthen
Why doesn’t Warthen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Warthen.
What hospital is closest to Warthen?
Jefferson Hospital in Louisville, 23.8 miles in a straight line from Warthen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Warthen?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sandersville Community HLTH Ctr in Sandersville, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Warthen.
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.