Where Pomona Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pomona Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pomona Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pomona Park
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Pomona Park
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.1%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Pomona Park runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Pomona Park
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.9%), about twice the Florida rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Pomona Park
42.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 27.1% 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 Pomona Park’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pomona Park adults…
Pomona Park runs above FL on 9 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Pomona Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Pomona Park
No hospital or community health center in Pomona Park 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 Pomona Park; ≈ 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 Pomona Park adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Pomona Park 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.
29.6% of Pomona Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Pomona Park 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 Pomona Park adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pomona Park
Why doesn’t Pomona Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pomona Park.
What hospital is closest to Pomona Park?
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Pomona Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pomona Park?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Aza Health in Crescent City, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pomona Park.
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.