Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lawtey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lawtey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lawtey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lawtey
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Lawtey
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 32%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Lawtey runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lawtey
48.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 18.2% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lawtey
22.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 16.8% across Florida. No reliable transportation (11.9% vs 9.1%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 20.8% 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 Lawtey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lawtey adults…
Lawtey runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lawtey 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.
20.8% of Lawtey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Lawtey
No hospital or community health center in Lawtey 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 Lawtey; ≈ 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 Lawtey adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Lawtey 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.
Lawtey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Lawtey adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lawtey
Why doesn’t Lawtey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lawtey.
What hospital is closest to Lawtey?
Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County in Middleburg, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Lawtey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lawtey?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Florida Department of Health in Bradford County - New River Community Health Center in Starke, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lawtey.
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.