Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5Where Sopchoppy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sopchoppy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sopchoppy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sopchoppy
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Sopchoppy
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Sopchoppy runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sopchoppy
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Sopchoppy is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Sopchoppy’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Sopchoppy, and more people treating it
47.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. 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 Sopchoppy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sopchoppy adults…
Sopchoppy runs above FL on 11 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Sopchoppy
No hospital or community health center in Sopchoppy 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 Sopchoppy; ≈ 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 Sopchoppy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Sopchoppy adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Sopchoppy 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.
23.6% of Sopchoppy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Sopchoppy 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 Sopchoppy adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sopchoppy
Why doesn’t Sopchoppy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sopchoppy.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sopchoppy?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wakulla Medical Center in Panacea, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sopchoppy.
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.