Where Tyndall AFB residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tyndall AFB, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tyndall AFB. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tyndall AFB
Binge drinking is the habit Tyndall AFB doesn’t win on
22.4% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though fewer of them smoke. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Tyndall AFB
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (23.6%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 21.9%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Cancer and diabetes are less common in Tyndall AFB
Tyndall AFB runs below Florida on nine chronic conditions, most of all cancer (2.3% vs 9.1%), diabetes (4.8% vs 13.5%) and arthritis (9.6% vs 26.6%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
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 Tyndall AFB’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Tyndall AFB adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Tyndall AFB runs above Florida.
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Out of every 100 Tyndall AFB adults…
Tyndall AFB runs below FL on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tyndall AFB
No hospital or community health center in Tyndall AFB 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 Tyndall AFB; ≈ 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 Tyndall AFB adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of Tyndall AFB adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Tyndall AFB 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 Tyndall AFB adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tyndall AFB
Why doesn’t Tyndall AFB have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tyndall AFB.
What hospital is closest to Tyndall AFB?
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Tyndall AFB’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 Tyndall AFB?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pancare Health - Panama City in Panama City, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tyndall AFB.
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.