Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Waverly residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waverly, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waverly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waverly
Making ends meet is harder in Waverly
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.1%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (13% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (13.3% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 26.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Waverly
49.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 17.4% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More Waverly adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (29.2%), vs 24.7% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.1%, 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 Waverly’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.9% of Waverly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waverly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Waverly adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Waverly 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.
Out of every 100 Waverly adults…
Waverly runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Waverly
No hospital or community health center in Waverly 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 Waverly; ≈ 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).
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.
Waverly and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wales | D | 42.6% | 17.2% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Dundee | D− | 46.5% | 18.7% | 21.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Waverly adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waverly
Why doesn’t Waverly have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waverly.
What hospital is closest to Waverly?
Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Waverly’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 Waverly?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CFHC Dundee Primary Care in Dundee, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waverly.
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.