Where Aripeka residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Aripeka, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aripeka. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aripeka
Depression is more common in Aripeka
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.3%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Aripeka
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Fewer Aripeka adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills 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 Aripeka’s likely range.
How Aripeka adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Aripeka 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.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.3% of Aripeka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Aripeka adults…
Aripeka runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Aripeka
No hospital or community health center in Aripeka 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 Aripeka; ≈ 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 Aripeka adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Aripeka 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 Aripeka adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Aripeka
Why doesn’t Aripeka have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Aripeka.
What hospital is closest to Aripeka?
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Aripeka’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Aripeka?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Spring Hill Family Health Center in Spring Hill, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aripeka.
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.