Where Floridatown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Floridatown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Floridatown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Floridatown
Mental distress runs high in Floridatown
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19%), vs 15.8% across Florida State. Depression is above the state too: 20.5%, vs 17.1% across Florida State. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Floridatown
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 12.4% across Florida State. Habits ↓
Floridatown is behind on routine checkups
It trails Florida State on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (51% vs 57.4%), cholesterol checks (82.6% vs 87%) and mammograms (67.1% vs 76.1%). 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 State figure falls outside Floridatown’s likely range.
How Floridatown adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Floridatown runs above Florida State.
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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida State
Share of adults, with the Florida State figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Floridatown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida State.
Out of every 100 Floridatown adults…
Floridatown runs above FL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Floridatown
No hospital or community health center in Floridatown 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 Floridatown; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.9% of Floridatown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida State.
Floridatown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | B+ | 31.7% | 10.6% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Floridatown adults live with a disability (Florida State 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Floridatown
Why doesn’t Floridatown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Floridatown.
What hospital is closest to Floridatown?
HCA Florida West Hospital in Pensacola, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Floridatown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Floridatown?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Highway 90 Pediatrics in Milton, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Floridatown.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida State 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.