Photo: Skye Marthaler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Paxton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Paxton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Paxton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paxton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Paxton
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Paxton runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Paxton
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Paxton
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (18.9%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 20.4%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
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 Paxton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Paxton adults…
Paxton runs above FL on 7 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Paxton adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Paxton 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.
Care in and near Paxton
1 community health center in Paxton, 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 Paxton; ≈ 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 Paxton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.7% of Paxton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Paxton 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 Paxton adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Paxton
Why doesn’t Paxton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Paxton.
What hospital is closest to Paxton?
North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview, 22.1 miles in a straight line from Paxton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Paxton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Paxton Branch in Laurel Hill, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Paxton.
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.