Where Wacissa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wacissa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wacissa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wacissa
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Wacissa
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.5%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Wacissa runs above Florida on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 57% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, stroke and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wacissa
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Wacissa
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.3%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.3%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
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 Wacissa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wacissa adults…
Wacissa runs above FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wacissa is an older town: 57% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wacissa as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Wacissa adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Wacissa 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.
Care in and near Wacissa
No hospital or community health center in Wacissa 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 Wacissa; ≈ 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 Wacissa 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.
16.2% of Wacissa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Wacissa 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 Wacissa adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wacissa
Why doesn’t Wacissa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wacissa.
What hospital is closest to Wacissa?
HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, 16.1 miles in a straight line from Wacissa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wacissa.
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.