Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Gretna’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Gretna differs from Florida on 26 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gretna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gretna
Dental care lags in Gretna
40.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 31.3% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gretna
45% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 16.8% across Florida (more than twice the Florida rate). Utility shut-off threats (24% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (22.8% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 48.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Gretna
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7%), vs 3.8% across Florida. 22.3% of adults have diabetes, vs 13.5% across Florida. COPD is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 7.2% across Florida. In all, Gretna runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Gretna’s likely range.
What’s behind Gretna’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gretna is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Gretna’s estimates fall in the lowest 7% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 49.7% of adults, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Gretna’s median household income is $35,903; among the 1,418 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Gretna compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.7% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 10.5% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Gretna 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.
48.3% of Gretna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Gretna adults…
Gretna runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gretna
No hospital or community health center in Gretna 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 Gretna; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
How Gretna adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Gretna runs above Florida.
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Gretna and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna | D− | 49.7% | 22.3% | 21.8% | CDC place |
| Greensboro | — | — | — | — |
Greensboro: 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 Gretna adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gretna
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gretna is better than Florida on 3 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Gretna’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gretna | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.1%30.6–39.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.6–21.8 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.1–22.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 49.7%44–55.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 22.3%19.8–25 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.3%44.7–51.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33.6–40.4 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.5–33.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.6–13.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.2–10.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.8%9.9–13.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7%6.1–8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31.3%27.1–35.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.8%18.2–25.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37%31.7–42.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.5%8.7–12.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44%39.3–48.9 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.6%18.3–27.3 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.6–83.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 40.4%37.2–43.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83%80.6–85.5 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.6–82.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%58.9–67.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%73.4–84 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.5%13.2–17.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 37.7%33.6–41.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 45%42–47.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 34.6%31.6–37.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 24%21.5–26.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 22.8%20.9–24.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 48.3%45.3–51.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.9%39–48.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26%22.5–29.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.4%17.5–23.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 13.3%11.5–15.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.5%13.1–17.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.6%8.1–11.3 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Gretna
Is Gretna a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gretna is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Gretna?
CDC estimates 49.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 44% and 55.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gretna?
Calhoun-Liberty Hospital in Blountstown, 26.8 miles in a straight line from Gretna’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Gretna have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.3–27.3%), against 15.9% across Florida.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Gretna more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gretna.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.