Photo: FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hastings residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hastings, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hastings. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hastings
Making ends meet is harder in Hastings
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.6%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (12.3% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (12.6% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 23% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Hastings
49.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 17.6% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More Hastings adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (29.3%), vs 24.7% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, 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 Hastings’ likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23% of Hastings adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hastings adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Hastings adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Hastings 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.
Out of every 100 Hastings adults…
Hastings runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hastings
1 community health center in Hastings, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hastings; ≈ 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Hastings and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Hastings adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hastings
Why doesn’t Hastings have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hastings.
What hospital is closest to Hastings?
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Hastings’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hastings?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Aza Health in Hastings, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hastings.
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.