Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bayport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bayport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 34607. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bayport
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Bayport
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Cancer is also above the state: 14.1%, vs 9.1% across Florida. In all, Bayport runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bayport, and more people treating it
45.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 85% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Bayport keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.7% vs 78.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.1% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
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 Bayport’s likely range; Bayport’s figures come from ZIP code 34607, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bayport adults…
Bayport runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bayport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Bayport
No hospital or community health center in Bayport 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 Bayport; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Bayport adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bayport does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.1% of Bayport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Bayport 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 Bayport adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bayport
Why doesn’t Bayport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bayport.
What hospital is closest to Bayport?
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Bayport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bayport?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Spring Hill Family Health Center in Spring Hill, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bayport.
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.