Where Ona residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ona, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ona. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ona
COPD, obesity and diabetes run high in Ona
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 43.8% of adults have obesity, vs 31.9% across Florida. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.8%, vs 13.5% across Florida. In all, Ona runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ona
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.9%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Ona
44.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 18.3% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
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 Ona’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ona adults…
Ona runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ona adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Ona
No hospital or community health center in Ona 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 Ona; ≈ 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 Ona adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Ona 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.
31.6% of Ona adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Ona 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 Ona adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ona
Why doesn’t Ona have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ona.
What hospital is closest to Ona?
Adventhealth Wauchula in Wauchula, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Ona’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ona?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CFHC Wauchula Primary Care in Wauchula, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ona.
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.