Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Chipley is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Chipley trails Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chipley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chipley
Dental care lags in Chipley
48.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 22% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and obesity run high in Chipley
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Obesity is also above the state: 39.9%, vs 31.9% across Florida. In all, Chipley runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Chipley
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.2%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (12.8% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (13.2% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 26.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Chipley is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Chipley is healthier than 12%. Against the 4,410 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 38%. 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 Chipley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Chipley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chipley is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #571 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 25% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Chipley’s median household income is $46,193; among the 4,410 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chipley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Chipley adults…
Chipley runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.3% of Chipley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Chipley
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Chipley, 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 Chipley; ≈ 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Chipley adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Chipley runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Chipley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipley | D | 39.9% | 15.4% | 17.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chipley adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chipley
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chipley is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Chipley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chipley | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25%22–28.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.1–19 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.4–21.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.9%33.5–45.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.6–17.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.9%39–46.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%36.5–44.4 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%29–35.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%9–11.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22%18.6–25.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%15–20.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.1%27.9–36.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.4–15.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.6%37.4–48 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.4%12.1–17 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.6–81.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.4%45–51.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%81.7–85.9 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%76.1–80.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%59.4–68.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%63.4–77.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%17.1–23.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%23.7–30.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.2%22–26.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.5%16.6–20.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.8%11.4–14.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.2%12–14.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.3%23.9–28.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.8%33.6–42 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.6%17.3–22 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.4–19.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10.2–13 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 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 Chipley
Is Chipley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chipley is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #571 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chipley?
CDC estimates 39.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 45.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chipley?
Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Chipley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chipley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.1–17%), 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 Chipley 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 Chipley.
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.