Where Allentown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Allentown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Allentown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Allentown
COPD, arthritis and depression run high in Allentown
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.5%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Depression is also above the state: 20.3%, vs 17.1% across Florida. In all, Allentown runs above Florida on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Allentown
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Fewer Allentown adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Florida figure falls outside Allentown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Allentown adults…
Allentown runs above FL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Allentown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Allentown
No hospital or community health center in Allentown 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 Allentown; ≈ 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 Allentown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Allentown adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Allentown runs above Florida.
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.
Allentown 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 Allentown adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Allentown
Why doesn’t Allentown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Allentown.
What hospital is closest to Allentown?
Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Allentown’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 Allentown.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida 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.