Where Avalon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Avalon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Avalon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Avalon
Cancer and arthritis run high in Avalon
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.6%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Avalon is an active town
Only 19.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Fewer Avalon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 10 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 Avalon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Avalon adults…
Avalon runs below FL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Avalon is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Avalon as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.7% of Avalon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Avalon
No hospital or community health center in Avalon 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 Avalon; ≈ 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 Avalon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Avalon adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
Avalon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Avalon adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Avalon
Why doesn’t Avalon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Avalon.
What hospital is closest to Avalon?
HCA Florida West Hospital in Pensacola, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Avalon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Avalon?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Highway 90 Pediatrics in Milton, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Avalon.
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.