Where Noma residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Noma, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Noma. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Noma
Dental care lags in Noma
50% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 22% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Noma
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.9%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 20.3%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Noma
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), 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 Noma’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Noma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Noma adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Noma 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.
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.
Out of every 100 Noma adults…
Noma runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Noma
No hospital or community health center in Noma 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 Noma; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.5% of Noma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Noma 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 Noma adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Noma
Why doesn’t Noma have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Noma.
What hospital is closest to Noma?
Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Noma’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Noma?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Slocomb Family Health Center in Slocomb, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Noma.
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.