Photo: Tedder · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, George is healthier than 72%
George differs from Washington on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for George. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in George
More George adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.4%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in George has no health insurance
26.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.4% across Washington. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in George
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.3%), about twice the Washington rate. Housing insecurity (18.3% vs 9.9%) and utility shut-off threats (8.9% vs 5.1%) are higher too. 20.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
George is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, George is healthier than 41%. Against the 7,423 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 72%. Health Grade ↓
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 Washington figure falls outside George’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind George’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, George is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 84% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). George’s median household income is $55,000; among the 7,423 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where George compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 30.2% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 18.3% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of George adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.5% of George adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 George adults…
George runs below WA on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near George
No hospital or community health center in George 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 George; ≈ 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 George adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, George runs above Washington.
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George and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George | C+ | 41.3% | 11.4% | 10.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of George adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for George
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, George is better than Washington on 6 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside George’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | George | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.6%21.7–29.9 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.4–16.5 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15–19.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.3%36–46.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10–12.9 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 27.5%24.6–30.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.2%27.1–33.4 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.3%16.3–20.4 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.2–13.4 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%8.6–12.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.4%23.9–33 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.6–21.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%30.3–39 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 26.3%21.2–32.2 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 65.9%61.9–70 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.7%49.4–56 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.3%72.7–79.7 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64.2%61.1–67.6 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.6%51.4–60.1 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.1%60.8–74.8 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%18.1–23.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.2%29.8–36.6 | 28% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.3%18.3–22.3 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.3%16.3–20.3 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.8–10 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%11.2–13.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.5%18.5–22.4 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%28.8–38.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%10.7–14.6 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%15.7–21.6 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.2–10 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 3.1% | 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 Washington figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in George
Is George a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, George is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in George?
CDC estimates 41.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 36% and 46.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to George?
Quincy Valley Medical Center in Quincy, 10.2 miles in a straight line from George’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in George have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 26.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.2–32.2%), against 8.4% across Washington.
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 George more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in George.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington 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.