Photo: A1C Emily S. Moore · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Hurlburt Field is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Hurlburt Field differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hurlburt Field. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hurlburt Field
Binge drinking is the habit Hurlburt Field doesn’t win on
23.2% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Hurlburt Field
Hurlburt Field runs below Florida on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (2% vs 7.5%), cancer (2.5% vs 9.1%) and stroke (1.2% vs 3.8%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Hurlburt Field
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (22.1%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 21.9%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Hurlburt Field is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hurlburt Field is healthier than 83%. Against the 9,339 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 98%. Health Grade ↓
Hurlburt Field is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A− tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Mary Esther (B+). Around town ↓
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 Hurlburt Field’s likely range.
What’s behind Hurlburt Field’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hurlburt Field is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #109 of 636 in Florida. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Hurlburt Field’s median household income is $61,731; among the 9,339 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 98%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Hurlburt Field adults…
Hurlburt Field runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of Hurlburt Field residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Hurlburt Field adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Hurlburt Field runs above Florida.
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Hurlburt Field and the towns around it
Hurlburt Field has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurlburt Field | A− | 27.9% | 4.5% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Fort Walton Beach | B− | 31.7% | 12.5% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Wright | C+ | 32.8% | 11.7% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Mary Esther | B+ | 29.8% | 11.3% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Hurlburt Field
No hospital or community health center in Hurlburt Field 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 Hurlburt Field; ≈ 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 Hurlburt Field 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.
14.1% of Hurlburt Field adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hurlburt Field adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hurlburt Field
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hurlburt Field is better than Florida on 12 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Hurlburt Field’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hurlburt Field | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%12–16.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.5%8.3–10.9 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.1%19.3–25 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.9%23.1–32.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 17.6%15.3–20 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 19.8%17.3–22.4 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 10.6%9.2–12 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–11 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 2%1.8–2.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.2%1.1–1.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.3–14.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%9–12.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.6%15.5–22.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 23.2%19.6–27.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%32.7–43.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13%10.7–15.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.4%63.1–71.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.8%54.2–61.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 73.8%70.1–77.3 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 49.1%45.6–52.6 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55%50–59.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%64–78.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.8–25.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%21.2–27.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.2%14.5–18 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.6–16 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.9–10.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.9%9.8–12 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%12.5–15.6 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%22.5–30.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%14.8–20.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.8–2.2 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Hurlburt Field
Is Hurlburt Field a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hurlburt Field is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #109 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hurlburt Field?
CDC estimates 27.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.1% and 32.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hurlburt Field?
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Hurlburt Field’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hurlburt Field have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–15.8%), 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 Hurlburt Field more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hurlburt Field.
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.