Webster County Jails · Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Webster County is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Webster County differs from Georgia on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Webster County. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Webster County
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Webster County
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Webster County runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Webster County
49.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 22.2% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Webster County’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Webster County is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Webster County is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Webster County, and more people treating it
48.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Webster County’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Webster County’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Webster County is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 22% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Webster County’s median household income is $46,792; among the 4,578 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Webster County compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Webster County adults…
Webster County runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Webster County adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Webster County
No hospital or community health center in Webster County 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 Webster County; ≈ 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.
How Webster County adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Webster County adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.8% of Webster County adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Webster County and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County | D | 42.6% | 20% | 18.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Webster County adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Webster County
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Webster County is better than Georgia on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Webster County’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Webster County | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.8%25.4–32 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.9–20 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.6–20.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.6%33.6–51.7 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 20%17.6–22.4 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.4%43.8–52.8 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%36.9–46.1 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.3%29.6–37 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–12.9 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.8%9.6–12 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.2%18.7–26.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%16.3–21.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.2%29.9–40.4 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12%9.7–14.5 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.5%34.3–49.1 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.2%12–16.5 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78–84.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.1%45.5–52.9 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85.1–88.4 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.5%80.2–84.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.6%58.4–68.6 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%65.3–80.3 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%16.9–23.5 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.9%32.6–43.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%22.9–30.4 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.6%22.6–28.8 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.2%16.9–21.7 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.6%12–15.4 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.8%21.1–26.7 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39%34.2–43.6 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.3%19.7–24.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.5–19.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.7%7.9–9.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.6%11.3–13.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 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 Webster County
Is Webster County a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Webster County is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Webster County?
CDC estimates 42.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 51.7%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Webster County?
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Webster County’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Webster County have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12–16.5%), 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 Webster County 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 Webster County.
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.