Where Cobbtown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cobbtown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cobbtown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cobbtown
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Cobbtown
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (17.7%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), about twice the Florida rate. Arthritis is also above the state: 45.6%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Cobbtown runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cobbtown, and more people treating it
51.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 87.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cobbtown keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.4% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (61% vs 57.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Cobbtown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cobbtown adults…
Cobbtown runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cobbtown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Cobbtown
No hospital or community health center in Cobbtown 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 Cobbtown; ≈ 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.
How Cobbtown adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Cobbtown 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.
9.8% of Cobbtown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Cobbtown 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 Cobbtown adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cobbtown
Why doesn’t Cobbtown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cobbtown.
What hospital is closest to Cobbtown?
Jay Hospital in Jay, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Cobbtown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cobbtown.
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.