Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Blountstown is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Blountstown differs from Florida on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Blountstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blountstown
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Blountstown
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Blountstown runs above Florida on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Blountstown
46.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Blountstown is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Blountstown is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Blountstown, and more people treating it
46.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. 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 Blountstown’s likely range.
What’s behind Blountstown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blountstown is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 20% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Blountstown’s median household income is $51,762; among the 6,386 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Blountstown compares well: binge drinking, 11% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Blountstown adults…
Blountstown runs above FL on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blountstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Blountstown
1 community health center in Blountstown, 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 Blountstown; ≈ 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.
2.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Blountstown adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Blountstown 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.8% of Blountstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Blountstown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blountstown | D | 40.5% | 18.8% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Blountstown adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Blountstown
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Blountstown is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Blountstown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Blountstown | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.9%26.5–33.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.6–22.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.8–21 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.5%34.3–47 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.8%16.6–21.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.8%42.9–50.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.9%39.8–47.9 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.7%33.4–40.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.1%10.1–12.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.6%10.3–12.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.3%11.8–15 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.5%5.8–7.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.7%17.5–24.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.4%17–22.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.8%32.2–41.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11%9.1–13.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.1%34.7–45.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.1%13.5–18.8 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.3–83.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.1%42.5–49.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.7–87.2 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%80–84.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57.4–67 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%63.8–78.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.3–22.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%23.3–30.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.1%22.8–27.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.5%15.6–19.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12%10.6–13.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.8%11.6–14.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.8%26.2–31.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.4%40–48.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.3%22.5–28.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%16.4–20.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%10.1–12.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.5%8.6–10.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.3%11.9–15 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Blountstown
Is Blountstown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blountstown is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Blountstown?
CDC estimates 40.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.3% and 47%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Blountstown?
Calhoun-Liberty Hospital in Blountstown, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Blountstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Blountstown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.5–18.8%), against 15.9% across Florida.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Blountstown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blountstown.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.