Photo: The Bushranger · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wewahitchka is healthier than 60%
Wewahitchka differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wewahitchka. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wewahitchka
COPD, depression and stroke run high in Wewahitchka
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 22.4% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, vs 17.1% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Wewahitchka runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Wewahitchka
51.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 21% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Wewahitchka
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.5%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Wewahitchka is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wewahitchka is healthier than 18%. Against the 3,566 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 60%. Health Grade ↓
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 Wewahitchka’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Wewahitchka’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wewahitchka is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 47% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Wewahitchka’s median household income is $43,674; among the 3,566 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 60%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Wewahitchka adults…
Wewahitchka runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wewahitchka adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Care in and near Wewahitchka
2 community health centers in Wewahitchka, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Wewahitchka; ≈ 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 Wewahitchka adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Wewahitchka runs above Florida.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.4% of Wewahitchka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Wewahitchka and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wewahitchka | C− | 36.6% | 15% | 17.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wewahitchka adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wewahitchka
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wewahitchka is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Wewahitchka’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wewahitchka | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.6%19.8–27.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%14.9–19.9 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.5–21.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.6%30.6–43 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%12.9–17.3 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.1%37.1–45.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%36.5–44.6 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.4–36.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%7.9–10.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.8%9–12.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21%17.7–24.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.5%14.4–21.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.8%25–35.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.8–18.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%31.8–43 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.5%9.7–15.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.4–81.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.5%47.8–55.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83–87.6 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.8–81.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%58.8–68.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%64.2–79.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.2–25.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.6–26.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.2%17.3–21.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.9–16.3 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.7%8.5–11 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.8–11.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.4%18.3–22.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.5%32.6–42.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%15.9–22 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.3–19.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.7–7.7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%8.9–12.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.3–6 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Wewahitchka
Is Wewahitchka a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wewahitchka is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wewahitchka?
CDC estimates 36.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 43%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wewahitchka?
Calhoun-Liberty Hospital in Blountstown, 17.5 miles in a straight line from Wewahitchka’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Wewahitchka have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–15.8%), against 15.9% across Florida.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Wewahitchka more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wewahitchka.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.