Where Limestone residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Limestone, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Limestone. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Limestone
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Limestone
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.9%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.2%), about twice the Florida rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.5%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Limestone runs above Florida on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Limestone
45.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 28.6% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Limestone
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (13.2% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (13.6% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 31.5% 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 Limestone’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Limestone adults…
Limestone runs above FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Limestone 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.
31.5% of Limestone adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Limestone
No hospital or community health center in Limestone 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 Limestone; ≈ 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.
How Limestone adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
Limestone 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 Limestone adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Limestone
Why doesn’t Limestone have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Limestone.
What hospital is closest to Limestone?
Desoto Memorial Hospital in Arcadia, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Limestone’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Limestone.
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.