Where Woolsey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Woolsey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Woolsey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woolsey
Cancer runs high in Woolsey
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
Woolsey is an active town
Only 18.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Fewer Woolsey adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 14 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 Woolsey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Woolsey adults…
Woolsey runs below GA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Woolsey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Woolsey
No hospital or community health center in Woolsey 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 Woolsey; ≈ 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 Woolsey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Woolsey adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Woolsey does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Woolsey 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.
Woolsey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Woolsey adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Woolsey
Why doesn’t Woolsey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Woolsey.
What hospital is closest to Woolsey?
Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Woolsey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Woolsey?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southside Medical Center - Lovejoy Medical Center in Lovejoy, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Woolsey.
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.