Photo: BlocksMC · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Woodstock is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Woodstock differs from Georgia on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Woodstock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woodstock
Binge drinking is the habit Woodstock doesn’t win on
17.6% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Woodstock
Woodstock runs below Georgia on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.6% vs 3.6%), COPD (4.7% vs 6.5%) and diabetes (9.8% vs 13.3%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Woodstock adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Woodstock’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Woodstock’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodstock is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #29 of 261 in Georgia. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 89% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 69%.
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). Woodstock’s median household income is $103,496; among the 8,046 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$129K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
9.3 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Woodstock adults…
Woodstock runs below GA on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Woodstock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Woodstock
No hospital or community health center in Woodstock 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 Woodstock; ≈ 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 Woodstock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Woodstock adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Woodstock 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.
Woodstock and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | A− | 32.6% | 9.8% | 10.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Woodstock adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Woodstock
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Woodstock is better than Georgia on 16 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Woodstock’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Woodstock | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%12.9–16.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 13.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.2–17.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%27.1–38.4 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.5–11.2 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%28.2–35.1 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.6–39.1 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.2–25.4 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.3–5.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6–9.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.4%8.8–12 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%18.5–25.2 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.7–20.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%30.6–40.6 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.3–11 | 13.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.5–80.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.1%64.9–70.9 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.6–89.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.5–78.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%63–71.6 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69.5–82.1 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.3–23.3 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.6%32.6–42 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%19–25.2 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%8.8–12 | 17.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.5–11.3 | 15% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5.2–6.8 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.5–7 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.9–8 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.7%20.7–27 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.7–11.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.4–13.2 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.8–6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Woodstock
Is Woodstock a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodstock is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #29 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Woodstock?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 38.4%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Woodstock?
Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Woodstock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Woodstock have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–11%), 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 Woodstock more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Woodstock.
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.