Photo: Skye Marthaler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Shalimar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shalimar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shalimar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shalimar
Shalimar keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (62% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (90% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Shalimar
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Shalimar adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 10 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 Shalimar’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shalimar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Shalimar adults…
Shalimar runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Shalimar is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Shalimar as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Shalimar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Shalimar
No hospital or community health center in Shalimar 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 Shalimar; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Shalimar adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Shalimar 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.
Shalimar and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lorraine | A | 28.5% | 10.6% | 10.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shalimar adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shalimar
Why doesn’t Shalimar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shalimar.
What hospital is closest to Shalimar?
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Shalimar’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 Shalimar.
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.