Keith Cabin · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Esto residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Esto, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Esto. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Esto
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in Esto
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.7%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Esto runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Esto
48.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Esto
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Esto’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Esto adults…
Esto runs above FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Esto adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
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.
Care in and near Esto
No hospital or community health center in Esto 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 Esto; ≈ 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 Esto adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Esto 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.
16.6% of Esto adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Esto 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 Esto adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Esto
Why doesn’t Esto have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Esto.
What hospital is closest to Esto?
Wiregrass Medical Center in Geneva, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Esto’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Esto?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Slocomb Family Health Center in Slocomb, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Esto.
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.