Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Ebro residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ebro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ebro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ebro
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Ebro
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Ebro runs above Florida on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ebro
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.5%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Ebro
43.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 23.2% 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 Ebro’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ebro adults…
Ebro runs above FL on 11 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.
13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Ebro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Ebro
No hospital or community health center in Ebro 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 Ebro; ≈ 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 Ebro adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Ebro 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.
27.7% of Ebro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Ebro 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 Ebro adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ebro
Why doesn’t Ebro have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ebro.
What hospital is closest to Ebro?
North Walton Doctors Hospital in Defuniak Springs, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Ebro’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 Ebro.
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.