Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Where White Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for White Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for White Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Springs
Stroke, obesity and COPD run high in White Springs
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.8% across Florida. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (40.3%), vs 31.9% across Florida. COPD is also above the state: 9%, vs 7.2% across Florida. In all, White Springs runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in White Springs
51.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in White Springs
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.8%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (17.6% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 20.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 White Springs’ likely range.
Out of every 100 White Springs adults…
White Springs runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of White Springs 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.
20.1% of White Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near White Springs
No hospital or community health center in White Springs 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 White Springs; ≈ 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.
5.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How White Springs adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
White Springs 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 White Springs adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in White Springs
Why doesn’t White Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for White Springs.
What hospital is closest to White Springs?
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital in Lake City, 9.0 miles in a straight line from White Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White Springs.
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.