Where Atlanta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Atlanta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Atlanta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Atlanta
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Atlanta
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Atlanta runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Atlanta, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Kansas 9.9%), yet 23% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Atlanta
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 14% across Kansas. 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 Kansas figure falls outside Atlanta’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Atlanta adults…
Atlanta runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Atlanta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Atlanta
No hospital or community health center in Atlanta 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 Atlanta; ≈ 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 Atlanta adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Atlanta runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Atlanta 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.
11% of Atlanta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Atlanta and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Atlanta adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Atlanta
Why doesn’t Atlanta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Atlanta.
What hospital is closest to Atlanta?
William Newton Hospital in Winfield, 17.7 miles in a straight line from Atlanta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Atlanta.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kansas 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.