Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Chaires residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chaires, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chaires. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chaires
Cancer runs high in Chaires
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Chaires keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.3% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.9% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
Chaires is an active town
Only 18.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% 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 Chaires’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Chaires adults…
Chaires runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chaires 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Chaires
No hospital or community health center in Chaires 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 Chaires; ≈ 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 Chaires adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Chaires does better than 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.
5.8% of Chaires adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Chaires and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | B | 34.1% | 9.6% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chaires adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chaires
Why doesn’t Chaires have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chaires.
What hospital is closest to Chaires?
HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Chaires’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chaires?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bond Community Health Center (Main Site) in Tallahassee, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chaires.
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.