What's Going Around in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)?

Health data for the Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia area — April 2026

Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Georgia. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.

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CDC Recommendations at This Level

Vaccination rates are critically low

  • Your state's MMR coverage is well below the herd immunity threshold
  • Outbreaks can happen when coverage drops this low — check the measles tracker for your state
  • Talk to your doctor about catching up on vaccinations if not up to date
  • Consider talking to your school or daycare about their vaccination policies

This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) Community Health Snapshot

2022 data

City-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.

Chronic Conditions

11.5%
Asthma
7.4%
COPD
15.9%
Diabetes
36.8%
Obesity
5.8%
Cancer
6.3%
Heart Disease
4.3%
Stroke
40.6%
High BP
35.0%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

20.8%
Depression
19.8%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

17.4%
Smoking
13.7%
Binge Drinking
30.5%
Inactive
42.6%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

14.9%
Uninsured
79.1%
Annual Checkup
52.8%
Dental Visit

Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2024 release. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates. Learn more

About this data: Infectious disease surveillance (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) is reported at the state level. This page uses Georgia data as the best available indicator for the Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) area. The health snapshot above shows Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).

See the full Georgia health dashboard for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia right now?

Based on Georgia state surveillance data (which covers Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)), flu activity is moderate, RSV is low, COVID-19 is low, and Georgia has reported 2 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.

Is the flu bad in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) right now?

Flu activity in Georgia (which includes Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)) is currently moderate with 3.3% ILI. Activity appears stable. See the Georgia flu page for weekly trend charts.

What are the biggest health issues in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (42.6%), High BP (40.6%), Obesity (36.8%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance).

Does Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) have its own health data, or is this state-level?

This page combines two types of CDC data. The infectious disease section (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) shows Georgia state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)-specific chronic disease and prevention data from the CDC PLACES program, which provides city-level estimates for all 50 states. State infectious disease data reflects overall trends that apply to communities within the state, including Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance).

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