Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lynn Haven is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Lynn Haven differs from Florida on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lynn Haven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lynn Haven
Binge drinking is the habit Lynn Haven doesn’t win on
17.4% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in Lynn Haven
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.9%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Lynn Haven
Lynn Haven runs below Florida on diabetes (10.6% vs 13.5%) and heart disease (6.3% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 16% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). 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 Lynn Haven’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Lynn Haven’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lynn Haven is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #239 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 77% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Lynn Haven’s median household income is $80,973; among the 10,712 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$101K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
3.7 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Lynn Haven adults…
Lynn Haven runs below FL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lynn Haven
No hospital or community health center in Lynn Haven 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 Lynn Haven; ≈ 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 Lynn Haven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Lynn Haven adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lynn Haven runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.3% of Lynn Haven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Lynn Haven and the towns around it
Lynn Haven has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Haven | B+ | 31.8% | 10.6% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Cedar Grove | C− | 37.1% | 12.4% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Panama City | C− | 36.2% | 14.3% | 17.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lynn Haven adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lynn Haven
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lynn Haven is better than Florida on 9 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Lynn Haven’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lynn Haven | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.6–19.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.4 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.8–19.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.8%26.9–36.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.2–12 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%31.8–38.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%34.6–41.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.1%24.4–29.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.9–11.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.7–15.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19.8–26.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.7–20.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%33.7–43.7 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%9.6–13 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.8%72.4–78.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.5%58.2–64.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.1–87.5 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72.6–78.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62–70.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%67.6–80.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%18.1–23.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.5–28 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%12.3–15.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%11–13.9 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.4–9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.3%11–13.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.8%26.4–33.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.4–14.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.4–15.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lynn Haven
Is Lynn Haven a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lynn Haven is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #239 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lynn Haven?
CDC estimates 31.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 36.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lynn Haven?
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Lynn Haven’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lynn Haven have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–13%), against 15.9% across Florida.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Lynn Haven more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lynn Haven.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.