Grice Inn · Photo: Jud McCranie · CC BY-SA 4.0Wrightsville’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Wrightsville differs from Georgia on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wrightsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wrightsville
Dental care lags in Wrightsville
39.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 33.7% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Wrightsville
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (27.4%), about twice the Georgia rate. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Wrightsville
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 10%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Wrightsville runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Wrightsville’s likely range.
What’s behind Wrightsville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wrightsville is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #254 of 261 in Georgia. All seven of Wrightsville’s estimates fall in the lowest 9% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 27.4% of adults, against 13.6% across Georgia and 11.8% 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). Wrightsville’s median household income is $34,631; among the 1,195 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Wrightsville compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Wrightsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
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.
Out of every 100 Wrightsville adults…
Wrightsville runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wrightsville
1 community health center in Wrightsville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Wrightsville; ≈ 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 Wrightsville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wrightsville runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Wrightsville 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.
35.6% of Wrightsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Wrightsville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightsville | D− | 49.3% | 21.5% | 27.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wrightsville adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wrightsville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wrightsville is better than Georgia on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Wrightsville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wrightsville | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.7%31.5–40.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.5–22.6 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18–22.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 49.3%41–58.3 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.5%19–24.4 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 52.1%47.7–56.8 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%35.7–44.7 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27–34.1 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–12.1 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10%8.9–11.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.1%10.6–14 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.3%5.7–7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 33.7%28.9–38.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 27.4%23.6–31.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.6%35.1–46.8 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%10.8–16.2 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.6%36.7–50.7 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.2%17.6–25.4 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.1–81.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 39.2%35.6–42.9 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.5%79.1–84.1 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.6–81.3 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.6%50.3–60.9 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%61.3–77.4 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%15.8–22.2 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.4%34.9–45.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32%27.7–36.3 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36.2%31.3–41 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.6%23–30.1 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20%17.4–22.6 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18%15.6–20.4 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 35.6%30.8–40.3 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.8%38.6–49.4 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.7%20.8–27.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.1%18.5–24.2 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.9–10.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.9%9.7–12.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.4%12.7–16.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 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 Wrightsville
Is Wrightsville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wrightsville is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #254 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wrightsville?
CDC estimates 49.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 41% and 58.3%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wrightsville?
Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Wrightsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wrightsville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.6–25.4%), 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 Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville.
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.