Where Fort Green residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fort Green, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort Green. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Green
Smoking is more common in Fort Green
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.4%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
COPD, depression and obesity run high in Fort Green
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.6%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Obesity is also above the state: 39.2%, vs 31.9% across Florida. In all, Fort Green runs above Florida on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Fort Green
52% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 18.3% 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 Fort Green’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Fort Green adults…
Fort Green runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fort Green adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Fort Green
No hospital or community health center in Fort Green 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 Green; ≈ 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 Fort Green adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Fort Green 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.
20.8% of Fort Green adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Fort Green and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Green Springs | — | — | — | — |
Fort Green Springs: 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 Fort Green adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fort Green
Why doesn’t Fort Green 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 Green.
What hospital is closest to Fort Green?
Adventhealth Wauchula in Wauchula, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Fort Green’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 Fort Green.
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.