Photo: Tim Ross · Public domainWhere Altha residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Altha, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Altha. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Altha
Smoking is more common in Altha
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Altha is behind on routine checkups
It trails Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (48.1% vs 57.4%), cholesterol checks (83.8% vs 87%), colon screening (60.2% vs 65.7%) and mammograms (67.3% vs 76.1%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Altha
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.7%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.6%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
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 Altha’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Altha adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Altha adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Altha 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.
Out of every 100 Altha adults…
Altha runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Altha
No hospital or community health center in Altha 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 Altha; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.2% of Altha adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Altha 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 Altha adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Altha
Why doesn’t Altha have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Altha.
What hospital is closest to Altha?
Calhoun-Liberty Hospital in Blountstown, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Altha’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Altha.
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.