Photo: The Bushranger · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Cottondale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cottondale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cottondale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cottondale
COPD, stroke and depression run high in Cottondale
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Depression is also above the state: 21.3%, vs 17.1% across Florida. In all, Cottondale runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cottondale
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Cottondale
45.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 15.5% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). 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 Cottondale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cottondale adults…
Cottondale runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cottondale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Cottondale
No hospital or community health center in Cottondale 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 Cottondale; ≈ 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 Cottondale adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Cottondale 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.
22.5% of Cottondale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Cottondale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Cottondale adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cottondale
Why doesn’t Cottondale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cottondale.
What hospital is closest to Cottondale?
Jackson Hospital in Marianna, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Cottondale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cottondale?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pancare Marianna in Marianna, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cottondale.
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.