Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Otter Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Otter Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Otter Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Otter Creek
COPD, arthritis and depression run high in Otter Creek
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.9%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Depression is also above the state: 20.5%, vs 17.1% across Florida. In all, Otter Creek runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Otter Creek
The closest emergency room is HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, 32 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Trenton Medical Center is closer (12.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Otter Creek
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), 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 Otter Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Otter Creek adults…
Otter Creek runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Otter Creek
No hospital or community health center in Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Otter Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Otter Creek adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Otter Creek 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.
17.2% of Otter Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Otter Creek
Why doesn’t Otter Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Otter Creek.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Otter Creek.
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.