On CDC estimates, Cross City is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Cross City trails Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cross City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cross City
The nearest ER is 43 miles from Cross City
The closest emergency room is HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, 42.9 miles away in a straight line. And 12.1% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.1% across Florida. For everyday care, Trenton Medical Center is closer (17.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Cross City
41.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 18% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Cross City’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Cross City
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Cross City runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Cross City adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (42%, vs 31.3% across Florida). The biggest difference is trouble walking: 22% vs 15.1%. Disability ↓
Cross City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cross City is healthier than 10%. Against the 4,979 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 30%. 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 Cross City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Cross City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cross City is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 54% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Cross City’s median household income is $47,903; among the 4,979 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Care in and near Cross City
No hospital or community health center in Cross City 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 Cross City; ≈ 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 Cross City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Cross City adults…
Cross City runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cross City adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Cross City adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Cross City 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.
24.9% of Cross City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Cross City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross City | D | 35.7% | 16.6% | 19.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Cross City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cross City is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Cross City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cross City | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.5%23.7–31.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.3–21.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18–22.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%29.3–42.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.6%14.4–18.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.4%39.2–47.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%35.2–43.6 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.4%30.9–37.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12%10.2–13.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%14.8–21.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.7%16.6–23 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.7%28.8–39 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.6–15.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.3%36.1–48.7 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.4%12.6–18.7 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.5–81.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 41.8%38–45.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%81.8–86.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.5–82.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%62.1–71.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%61.7–77.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.4–23.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.5%25–32.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.7%21.4–26 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%15.4–19.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.5%10.1–12.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.1%11–13.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.9%22.6–27.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42%37.1–47.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22%19.1–25.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.1%16.6–21.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.3%10.6–14.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 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 Cross City
Is Cross City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cross City is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cross City?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 42.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Cross City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.6–18.7%), 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 Cross City 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 Cross City.
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.