Where Dickerson City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dickerson City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dickerson City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dickerson City
Dickerson City is an active town
Only 18% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Dickerson City
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Fewer Dickerson City adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Dickerson City’s likely range.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.7% of Dickerson City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Dickerson City adults…
Dickerson City runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dickerson City
No hospital or community health center in Dickerson 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 Dickerson 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 Dickerson City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Dickerson City adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Dickerson City 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.
Dickerson City 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 Dickerson City adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dickerson City
Why doesn’t Dickerson City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dickerson City.
What hospital is closest to Dickerson City?
Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Dickerson City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dickerson City?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Trinity Pediatrics in Pensacola, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dickerson 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. 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.