Where Spring Ridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Spring Ridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Spring Ridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Spring Ridge
COPD and cancer run high in Spring Ridge
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 9.1% across Florida. In all, Spring Ridge runs above Florida on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Spring Ridge
The closest emergency room is HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, 21.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Trenton Medical Center is closer (9.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Fewer Spring Ridge adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 7 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 Spring Ridge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Spring Ridge adults…
Spring Ridge runs above FL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Spring Ridge
No hospital or community health center in Spring Ridge 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 Spring Ridge; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Spring Ridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Spring Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Spring Ridge adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
Spring Ridge 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 Spring Ridge adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Spring Ridge
Why doesn’t Spring Ridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Spring Ridge.
What hospital is closest to Spring Ridge?
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Spring Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Spring Ridge?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Palms Medical Group - Bell in Bell, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Spring Ridge.
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.