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Health in Aucilla · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Aucilla residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Aucilla, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aucilla. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Aucilla

COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Aucilla

1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.7%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.1%, vs 13.5% across Florida. In all, Aucilla runs above Florida on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Aucilla

42.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 39.9% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓

Smoking is more common in Aucilla

1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.1%), about twice the Florida rate. Habits ↓

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 Aucilla’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Aucilla adults…

Aucilla runs above FL on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

15 of every 100 Aucilla adults have COPD
Florida: 7 in 100 · worse · likely 12.1–17.5%
Better than FLWorseAbout the sameFlorida
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Aucilla adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.

79%Yearly checkupFL 78%
42%Dentist visitFL 57%
82%Cholesterol checkFL 87%
65%Colon screeningFL 66%
67%MammogramFL 76%
80%Taking BP medsFL 78%
1 in 6
working-age adults has no health insurance
Aucilla 16.6% · Florida 1 in 6 (15.9%)
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Florida

Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.

Get no exercise 35.1%FL 26.3%
Sleep under 7 hours 41.5%FL 37.3%
Binge drink 12.4%FL 14.6%
Smoke cigarettes 23.1%FL 12.4%
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Aucilla, betterAucilla, worseAbout the sameFlorida
Where Aucilla gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Getting care

Care in and near Aucilla

No hospital or community health center in Aucilla itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERMadison County Memorial HospitalMadison · 20.3 miDirections →
+Low-cost careNorth Florida Medical CentersMadison · 20.2 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
20.2 mi
North Florida Medical Centers
2 sites · nearest in Madison
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
20.3 mi
Madison County Memorial Hospital
Madison · not rated
ERRural critical access
25 mi
Archbold Brooks
Quitman · not rated
ERRural critical access
25 mi
Primary Care of Southwest Georgia
2 sites · nearest in Quitman
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
27.3 mi
Archbold Memorial Hospital
Thomasville · ★★★★★
ER
28.1 mi
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Tallahassee · ★★★★★
ER
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Aucilla itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Aucilla itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Aucilla itself

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 Aucilla; ≈ 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).

Mind & connection

How Aucilla adults are doing

On 3 of 3 measures, Aucilla runs above Florida.

3 in 10Aucilla adults lack social or emotional support
28.4% · FL 24.7% · Worse than FL
1 in 5Aucilla adults have been diagnosed with depression
21.1% · FL 17.1% · Worse than FL
1 in 5Aucilla adults are in frequent mental distress
21.7% · FL 15.8% · Worse than FL
The one neighbors can help with

A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

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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 needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 3
Aucilla adults worry about having enough food
32% · FL 16.8%
Worse than FL
1 in 5
Aucilla adults worry about keeping their housing
22.1% · FL 13.9%
Worse than FL
1 in 6
Aucilla adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
15.6% · FL 8.6%
Worse than FL
1 in 6
Aucilla adults lack reliable transportation
17.5% · FL 9.1%
Worse than FL

35.8% of Aucilla adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.

Around town

Aucilla and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

44.6%

of Aucilla adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs25.3%
Thinking or memory21.7%
Hearing8.9%
Errands alone15.2%
Vision10.9%
Dressing or bathing8.5%
Florida

Questions about health in Aucilla

Why doesn’t Aucilla have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Aucilla.

What hospital is closest to Aucilla?

Madison County Memorial Hospital in Madison, 20.3 miles in a straight line from Aucilla’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 Aucilla.

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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.