Where East Williston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Williston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Williston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Williston
Dental care lags in East Williston
42.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 26.9% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in East Williston
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 3.8% across Florida. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (22.2%), vs 13.5% across Florida. COPD is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 7.2% across Florida. In all, East Williston runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in East Williston
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.2%), about twice the Florida rate. Utility shut-off threats (18.5% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (26.5% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 38.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% 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 East Williston’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Williston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 East Williston adults…
East Williston runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. 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.
38.9% of East Williston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near East Williston
No hospital or community health center in East Williston 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 East Williston; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How East Williston adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, East Williston 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.
East Williston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston | D | 36% | 17.5% | 19.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Williston adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Williston
Why doesn’t East Williston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Williston.
What hospital is closest to East Williston?
Uf Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, 17.9 miles in a straight line from East Williston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near East Williston?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Palms Medical Group - Williston in Williston, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Williston.
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.