Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Istachatta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Istachatta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Istachatta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Istachatta
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Istachatta
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.9%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Istachatta runs above Florida on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Istachatta
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.6%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Istachatta, and more people treating it
42.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 83.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. 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 Istachatta’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Istachatta adults…
Istachatta runs above FL on 11 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Istachatta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Istachatta
No hospital or community health center in Istachatta 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 Istachatta; ≈ 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).
How Istachatta adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Istachatta 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.
13.8% of Istachatta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Istachatta and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Istachatta adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Istachatta
Why doesn’t Istachatta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Istachatta.
What hospital is closest to Istachatta?
Tampa General Hospital Brooksville in Brooksville, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Istachatta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Istachatta.
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.