Where Jacob City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jacob City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jacob City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jacob City
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Jacob City
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.5%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.2%), vs 13.5% across Florida. COPD is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 7.2% across Florida. In all, Jacob City runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Jacob City adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.3%), vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Jacob City
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.7%), about twice the Florida rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.8% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (25.4% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 35.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Jacob City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jacob City adults…
Jacob City runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
35.3% of Jacob City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Jacob City
No hospital or community health center in Jacob City 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 Jacob City; ≈ 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 Jacob City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Jacob City adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Jacob City 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.
Jacob City 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 Jacob City adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jacob City
Why doesn’t Jacob City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jacob City.
What hospital is closest to Jacob City?
Jackson Hospital in Marianna, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Jacob City’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 Jacob City.
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.