Where Fidelis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fidelis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fidelis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fidelis
Smoking is more common in Fidelis
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Fidelis
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.3%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 21.9%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
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 Fidelis’ likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Fidelis adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Fidelis 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.
Out of every 100 Fidelis adults…
Fidelis runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fidelis
No hospital or community health center in Fidelis 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 Fidelis; ≈ 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 Fidelis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.1% of Fidelis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Fidelis and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrydale | — | — | — | — |
Berrydale: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fidelis adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fidelis
Why doesn’t Fidelis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fidelis.
What hospital is closest to Fidelis?
Jay Hospital in Jay, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Fidelis’ 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 Fidelis.
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.