Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bell
Dental care lags in Bell
50.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Bell
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.1%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 20.3%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Bell
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), vs 12.4% across Florida. 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 Bell’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Bell adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Bell runs above Florida.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Bell adults…
Bell runs above FL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bell
1 community health center in Bell, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bell; ≈ 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.
18.1% of Bell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Bell 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 Bell adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bell
Why doesn’t Bell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bell.
What hospital is closest to Bell?
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, 27.9 miles in a straight line from Bell’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 Bell?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Palms Medical Group - Bell in Bell, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bell.
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.