Photo: formulanone from Huntsville, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Bradley Junction residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bradley Junction, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bradley Junction. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bradley Junction
COPD, stroke and obesity run high in Bradley Junction
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Obesity is also above the state: 45%, vs 31.9% across Florida. In all, Bradley Junction runs above Florida on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bradley Junction
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.9%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Bradley Junction
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 20.8%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
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 Bradley Junction’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bradley Junction adults…
Bradley Junction runs above FL on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Bradley Junction adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Bradley Junction 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.
Care in and near Bradley Junction
No hospital or community health center in Bradley Junction 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 Bradley Junction; ≈ 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 Bradley Junction adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.1% of Bradley Junction adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Bradley Junction 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 Bradley Junction adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bradley Junction
Why doesn’t Bradley Junction have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bradley Junction.
What hospital is closest to Bradley Junction?
Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Bradley Junction’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 Bradley Junction?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CFHC Mulberry Women / Children and Dental in Mulberry, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bradley Junction.
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.