Photo: Steve Davis · Public domainWhere Panacea residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Panacea, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Panacea. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Panacea
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Panacea
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.2%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Panacea runs above Florida on 11 of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Panacea
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 25.9% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Panacea’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Panacea
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.4%), 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 Panacea’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Panacea adults…
Panacea runs above FL on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Panacea adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Panacea
1 community health center in Panacea, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Panacea; ≈ 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 Panacea adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Panacea 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.
20% of Panacea adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Panacea 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 Panacea adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Panacea
Why doesn’t Panacea have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Panacea.
Where can I get low-cost care near Panacea?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wakulla Medical Center in Panacea, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Panacea.
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.