Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Bristol residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bristol, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bristol. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bristol
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Bristol
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 43.1% of adults have obesity, vs 31.9% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Bristol runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bristol
49.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 17.9% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bristol
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), 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 Bristol’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bristol adults…
Bristol runs above FL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bristol adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Bristol
1 community health center in Bristol, 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 Bristol; ≈ 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).
How Bristol adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Bristol 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.
22.2% of Bristol adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Bristol 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 Bristol adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bristol
Why doesn’t Bristol have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bristol.
What hospital is closest to Bristol?
Calhoun-Liberty Hospital in Blountstown, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Bristol’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bristol?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pancare-Liberty in Bristol, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bristol.
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.