Where Lemon Grove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lemon Grove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lemon Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lemon Grove
COPD, obesity and stroke run high in Lemon Grove
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.7%), vs 31.9% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Lemon Grove runs above Florida on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lemon Grove
47.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 18.4% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Lemon Grove
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.4%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Lemon Grove’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lemon Grove adults…
Lemon Grove runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lemon Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Care in and near Lemon Grove
No hospital or community health center in Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove; ≈ 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 Lemon Grove adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lemon Grove 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.
24.2% of Lemon Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lemon Grove
Why doesn’t Lemon Grove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lemon Grove.
What hospital is closest to Lemon Grove?
Adventhealth Sebring in Sebring, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Lemon Grove’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 Lemon Grove?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CFHC Avon Park Primary Care in Avon Park, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lemon Grove.
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.