Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Ponce de Leon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ponce de Leon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ponce de Leon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ponce de Leon
COPD, depression and stroke run high in Ponce de Leon
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.6%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Ponce de Leon runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ponce de Leon
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Ponce de Leon
46.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 19.6% 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 Ponce de Leon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ponce de Leon adults…
Ponce de Leon 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ponce de Leon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Ponce de Leon
No hospital or community health center in Ponce de Leon 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 Ponce de Leon; ≈ 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 Ponce de Leon adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Ponce de Leon 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.
19.8% of Ponce de Leon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Ponce de Leon 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 Ponce de Leon adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ponce de Leon
Why doesn’t Ponce de Leon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ponce de Leon.
What hospital is closest to Ponce de Leon?
North Walton Doctors Hospital in Defuniak Springs, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Ponce de Leon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ponce de Leon.
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.