How healthy is Empire?
Empire differs from Georgia on 16 of 40 measures. It has more adults treating high blood pressure (81.3% vs 77.4%). Where it trails the state: more adults with COPD (10.2% vs 6.5%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Empire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Empire
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
How Empire adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Empire runs above Georgia.
1 in 3 Empire 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.
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 Empire adults…
Empire runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Empire
No hospital or community health center in Empire 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 Empire; ≈ 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 Empire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.4% of Empire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Empire adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 306 people are less certain, so we show Empire's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Empire
| Measure | Empire | Likely range | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 43.1% | 40.1–46.4% | 37.4% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 42.5% | 39.3–45.9% | 36.8% | worse |
| Obesity | 37.5% | 32.1–43.6% | 35.2% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 32.8% | 30.2–35.6% | 24.6% | worse |
| Depression | 22.5% | 20–25.3% | 19% | worse |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 16.2% | 14–18.7% | 14.5% | about the same |
| Asthma | 11% | 10–12.2% | 10.1% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.6% | 8.8–10.4% | 7% | worse |
| Diabetes | 15.9% | 14.3–17.8% | 13.3% | worse |
| COPD | 10.2% | 8.8–11.9% | 6.5% | worse |
| Heart disease | 8.7% | 7.8–9.7% | 6.1% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.8% | 4.3–5.4% | 3.6% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3% | 14.7–20.1% | 13.6% | worse |
| Binge drink | 13.3% | 11.5–15.3% | 14.5% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 31.6% | 27.6–36% | 26.5% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8% | 32.1–41.9% | 38.4% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 80.1% | 77.6–82.4% | 78.4% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 55.3% | 52.3–58.3% | 59.2% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 86.5% | 84.8–88.1% | 86.8% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 64.5% | 60.7–68.3% | 64.4% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 74% | 68.1–79.5% | 75.8% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 81.3% | 79.5–83.1% | 77.4% | better |
| No health insurance | 12.7% | 10.3–15.5% | 13.1% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 38% | 33.9–42.3% | 37.3% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 23.8% | 20.9–26.9% | 24.6% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 18.8% | 17.1–20.8% | 16.9% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 24.5% | 21.4–28% | 20.3% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 17.1% | 15.2–19.2% | 13.5% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 18.3% | 15.4–21.3% | 17.7% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 13.6% | 11.7–15.5% | 15% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 8.8% | 7.7–9.9% | 9.6% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 9.5% | 8.3–10.8% | 9.5% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 15.4% | 12.9–18% | 14.2% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37% | 33.1–41.3% | 29.6% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 19% | 16.7–21.8% | 14% | |
| Thinking or memory | 16.9% | 14.9–19.2% | 14.4% | |
| Hearing | 8.7% | 7.9–9.7% | 6.2% | |
| Vision | 6.6% | 5.8–7.5% | 5.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 5.2% | 4.6–6.1% | 4.2% | |
| Errands alone | 11% | 9.6–12.5% | 8.7% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Empire door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Georgia figure falls inside it, we don’t call Empire better or worse.
CDC publishes Empire directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Empire.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.