Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Pittman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pittman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pittman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pittman
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Pittman
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.3%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Pittman runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Pittman
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Fewer Pittman adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Pittman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pittman adults…
Pittman runs above FL on 6 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.8% of Pittman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Pittman
No hospital or community health center in Pittman 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 Pittman; ≈ 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 Pittman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Pittman adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Pittman does better than 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.
Pittman 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 Pittman adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pittman
Why doesn’t Pittman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pittman.
What hospital is closest to Pittman?
Uf Health Leesburg Hospital in Leesburg, 18.8 miles in a straight line from Pittman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pittman.
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.