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Health in Hampton · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Hampton residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hampton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hampton. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Hampton

COPD, depression and stroke run high in Hampton

1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.2%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Hampton runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Smoking is more common in Hampton

1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.1%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓

Dental care lags in Hampton

46.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 17.3% 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 Hampton’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Hampton adults…

Hampton runs above FL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

12 of every 100 Hampton adults have COPD
Florida: 7 in 100 · worse · likely 9.8–13.7%
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Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Florida

Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.

Get no exercise 33.2%FL 26.3%
Sleep under 7 hours 40.4%FL 37.3%
Binge drink 15.8%FL 14.6%
Smoke cigarettes 21.1%FL 12.4%
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Hampton, betterHampton, worseAbout the sameFlorida
Where Hampton gets moving

1.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves

Parks & trails →
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Hampton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.

76%Yearly checkupFL 78%
46%Dentist visitFL 57%
82%Cholesterol checkFL 87%
57%Colon screeningFL 66%
69%MammogramFL 76%
77%Taking BP medsFL 78%
1 in 7
working-age adults has no health insurance
Hampton 14.9% · Florida 1 in 6 (15.9%)
Getting care

Care in and near Hampton

No hospital or community health center in Hampton itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERLake Butler HospitalLake Butler · 15.8 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyUf Health Shands Hospital★★★★★ · 19.8 miDirections →
+Low-cost careTrenton Medical CenterStarke · 5.7 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
5.7 mi
Trenton Medical Center
2 sites · nearest in Starke
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
7.2 mi
Florida Department of Health
2 sites · nearest in Starke
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
15.8 mi
Lake Butler Hospital
Lake Butler · not rated
ERRural critical access
19.8 mi
Uf Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville · ★★★★★
ER
21.2 mi
Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County
Middleburg · ★★★★★
ER
21.6 mi
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Gainesville · ★★★★★
ER
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Hampton itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Hampton itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Hampton itself

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 Hampton; ≈ 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).

Mind & connection

How Hampton adults are doing

On 2 of 3 measures, Hampton runs above Florida.

1 in 4Hampton adults lack social or emotional support
24.4% · FL 24.7% · About the same as FL
1 in 4Hampton adults have been diagnosed with depression
23.2% · FL 17.1% · Worse than FL
1 in 5Hampton adults are in frequent mental distress
21.8% · FL 15.8% · Worse than FL
The one neighbors can help with

A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

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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 needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 5
Hampton adults worry about having enough food
20.8% · FL 16.8%
Worse than FL
1 in 6
Hampton adults worry about keeping their housing
15.9% · FL 13.9%
Worse than FL
1 in 9
Hampton adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
10.6% · FL 8.6%
Worse than FL
1 in 9
Hampton adults lack reliable transportation
11.5% · FL 9.1%
Worse than FL

23% of Hampton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.

Around town

Hampton and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

38.6%

of Hampton adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs19.6%
Thinking or memory20%
Hearing9.1%
Errands alone12.5%
Vision7.9%
Dressing or bathing6.1%
Florida

Questions about health in Hampton

Why doesn’t Hampton have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hampton.

What hospital is closest to Hampton?

Lake Butler Hospital in Lake Butler, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Hampton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.

Where can I get low-cost care near Hampton?

3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Palms Medical Group - Starke in Starke, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hampton.

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Ask your neighbors

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.