Where Lamont residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lamont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lamont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lamont
Dental care lags in Lamont
51.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 27.2% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Lamont
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.8% across Florida. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 7.2% across Florida. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.7%, vs 13.5% across Florida. In all, Lamont runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lamont
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.4%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (17.5% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 21.1% 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 Lamont’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lamont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Lamont adults…
Lamont runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.1% of Lamont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Lamont
No hospital or community health center in Lamont 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 Lamont; ≈ 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).
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.
How Lamont adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lamont 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.
Lamont 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 Lamont adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lamont
Why doesn’t Lamont have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lamont.
What hospital is closest to Lamont?
Doctors Memorial Hospital in Perry, 22.4 miles in a straight line from Lamont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lamont.
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.