Photo: Excel23 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Callahan is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Callahan differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Callahan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Callahan
Mental distress runs high in Callahan
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.3%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 22%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Callahan
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Callahan
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.3%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (11.3% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (11.7% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 22.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Callahan is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Callahan is healthier than 27%. Against the 8,036 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 47%. Health Grade ↓
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 Callahan’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Callahan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Callahan is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 62% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Callahan’s median household income is $57,006; among the 8,036 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
How Callahan adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Callahan runs above Florida.
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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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.4% of Callahan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Callahan adults…
Callahan runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Callahan
No hospital or community health center in Callahan 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 Callahan; ≈ 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 Callahan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Callahan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callahan | C | 37.3% | 11.3% | 19% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Callahan adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Callahan
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Callahan is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Callahan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Callahan | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%19–25.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.2–18.3 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.3%18.7–23.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.3%32–42.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.8–12.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%31.1–37.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.4–41.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23.3–28.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.2%7.9–10.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%13.5–19.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19%15.8–22.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%21.6–30 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.9–19.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%33.2–43.4 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.9%11.8–18.4 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%71–78.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.9%45.5–52.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.9%79–84.4 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72.4–77.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61.4–70.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.9%63.4–77.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%19.1–25.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%23–29.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.3%19.2–23.4 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17%15.2–18.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.7%10.6–12.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.4%20.2–24.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%30.5–39.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%13.7–18.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.5%15.9–21.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%8.9–11.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.8–5.1 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Callahan
Is Callahan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Callahan is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Callahan?
CDC estimates 37.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 42.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Callahan?
Shands Jacksonville in Jacksonville, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Callahan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Callahan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–18.4%), 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 Callahan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Callahan.
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.