Photo: The Bushranger · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Fort Braden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fort Braden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort Braden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Braden
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Fort Braden
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.6%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Fort Braden runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Fort Braden
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Fort Braden
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.3%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.6%, vs 15.8% 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 Fort Braden’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fort Braden adults…
Fort Braden runs above FL on 9 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.
3.7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Fort Braden adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Fort Braden 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.
Care in and near Fort Braden
No hospital or community health center in Fort Braden 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 Fort Braden; ≈ 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 Fort Braden 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.
15% of Fort Braden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Fort Braden 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 Fort Braden adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fort Braden
Why doesn’t Fort Braden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fort Braden.
What hospital is closest to Fort Braden?
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Fort Braden’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 Fort Braden?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jessie Furlow Medical Center in Quincy, 10.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fort Braden.
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.