Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hillcrest Heights residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hillcrest Heights, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hillcrest Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hillcrest Heights
COPD, depression and obesity run high in Hillcrest Heights
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.8%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Obesity is also above the state: 39.7%, vs 31.9% across Florida. In all, Hillcrest Heights runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hillcrest Heights
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Hillcrest Heights’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Hillcrest Heights adults…
Hillcrest Heights runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hillcrest Heights is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hillcrest Heights as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Care in and near Hillcrest Heights
No hospital or community health center in Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights; ≈ 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 Hillcrest Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Hillcrest Heights adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Hillcrest Heights 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.
17.6% of Hillcrest Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Hillcrest Heights and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babson Park | B | 35% | 10.2% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Frostproof | D | 41.4% | 16.2% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Crooked Lake Park | D | 42.8% | 15.4% | 18.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hillcrest Heights adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hillcrest Heights
Why doesn’t Hillcrest Heights have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hillcrest Heights.
What hospital is closest to Hillcrest Heights?
Adventhealth Lake Wales in Lake Wales, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Hillcrest Heights’ 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 Hillcrest Heights?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CFHC Frostproof Primary Care in Frostproof, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hillcrest Heights.
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.