Homeland School · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 2.5Where Homeland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Homeland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Homeland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homeland
COPD, depression and obesity run high in Homeland
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Obesity is also above the state: 39.2%, vs 31.9% across Florida. In all, Homeland runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Homeland
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), 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 Homeland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Homeland adults…
Homeland runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Homeland
No hospital or community health center in Homeland 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 Homeland; ≈ 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 Homeland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Homeland adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Homeland 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.
15.4% of Homeland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Homeland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartow | C− | 40.4% | 13.2% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Homeland adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Homeland
Why doesn’t Homeland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Homeland.
What hospital is closest to Homeland?
Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Homeland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Homeland?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CFHC Bartow Pediatrics in Bartow, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Homeland.
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.