Photo: The Bushranger · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Waukeenah residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waukeenah, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waukeenah. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waukeenah
COPD, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Waukeenah
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.8% across Florida. High blood pressure is also above the state: 45.8%, vs 36.6% across Florida. In all, Waukeenah runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Waukeenah
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
In Waukeenah, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 13% of working-age adults are uninsured (Florida 15.9%), yet 24.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. 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 Waukeenah’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Waukeenah adults…
Waukeenah runs above FL on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waukeenah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Waukeenah
No hospital or community health center in Waukeenah 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 Waukeenah; ≈ 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).
How Waukeenah adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Waukeenah 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.
17.1% of Waukeenah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Waukeenah 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 Waukeenah adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waukeenah
Why doesn’t Waukeenah have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waukeenah.
What hospital is closest to Waukeenah?
HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Waukeenah’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 Waukeenah.
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.