Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Willacoochee’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Willacoochee differs from Georgia on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Willacoochee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willacoochee
Dental care lags in Willacoochee
45.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 36% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Willacoochee’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Willacoochee
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 21.7%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Willacoochee runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Willacoochee adults get no exercise
42.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
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 Willacoochee’s likely range.
What’s behind Willacoochee’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willacoochee is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Willacoochee’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 20.9% of adults, against 13.5% across Georgia and 13% nationally.
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). Willacoochee’s median household income is $32,750; among the 892 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$41K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Willacoochee compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Willacoochee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Willacoochee adults…
Willacoochee runs above GA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Care in and near Willacoochee
No hospital or community health center in Willacoochee 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 Willacoochee; ≈ 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).
How Willacoochee adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Willacoochee runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Willacoochee 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.
33.1% of Willacoochee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Willacoochee and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willacoochee | D− | 46.9% | 21.7% | 23.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Willacoochee adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Willacoochee
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Willacoochee is better than Georgia on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Willacoochee’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Willacoochee | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.8%31.6–40.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.5–23.6 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.1–22.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.9%38.3–56.3 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.7%19.2–24.4 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.7%44.4–53.3 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%37.3–46.5 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33%29.6–36.8 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–13.1 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–8 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.3%5.7–7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 36%30.8–41.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.3%20–26.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.7%37.1–48.8 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12%9.8–14.7 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%33.3–48.2 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.5%19.9–27.4 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.5–82.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.2%41.4–49 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.5–85.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78.3–83 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%55–66.4 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.3%61.1–78.1 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.8%17.7–24.5 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.2%34.5–46.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.5%24.3–32.8 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35%30.2–39.7 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.5%22.1–28.9 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.5%15.4–19.8 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.1%15–19.3 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 33.1%28.7–37.4 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.3%39.3–49.7 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.7%22.7–29.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.1%18.6–23.8 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.2%13.3–17.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 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 Willacoochee
Is Willacoochee a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willacoochee is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Willacoochee?
CDC estimates 46.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.3% and 56.3%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Willacoochee?
Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Willacoochee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Willacoochee have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.9–27.4%), 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 Willacoochee more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Willacoochee.
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.