Where Lake Mystic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Mystic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Mystic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Mystic
Mental distress runs high in Lake Mystic
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.5%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 21%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Lake Mystic
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
COPD and obesity run high in Lake Mystic
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.1%), vs 31.9% across Florida. In all, Lake Mystic runs above Florida on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
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 Lake Mystic’s likely range.
How Lake Mystic adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Lake Mystic 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Out of every 100 Lake Mystic adults…
Lake Mystic runs above FL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake Mystic is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. COPD rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lake Mystic as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Lake Mystic
No hospital or community health center in Lake Mystic 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 Lake Mystic; ≈ 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 Lake Mystic 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.
14.7% of Lake Mystic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Lake Mystic 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 Lake Mystic adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Mystic
Why doesn’t Lake Mystic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Mystic.
What hospital is closest to Lake Mystic?
Calhoun-Liberty Hospital in Blountstown, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Lake Mystic’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lake Mystic?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pancare-Liberty in Bristol, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Mystic.
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.