Florida DOH, Walton County Health Department
Florida DOH, Walton County Health Department is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Florida and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Defuniak Springs, Laurel Hill, and Santa Rosa Beach. In 2025 it served 5,791 patients, down 3.7% from 6,014 in 2024. 48.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 26.1% across Florida health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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5,791Patients served, 2025
48.5%of patients uninsured
33.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$896Total accrued cost per patient
Florida DOH, Walton County Health Department compared with Florida and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Florida DOH, Walton County Health Department | Florida health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 45.7% | 35.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 6.4% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 93.2% | 89.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 48.5% | 26.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 33.8% | 38.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 5.5% | 7.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 12.2% | 27.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $896 | $1,297 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Colorectal cancer screening | 17.4% | 44.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 0.0% | 50.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 70.7% | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.9% | 28.0% | 26.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 84.2% | 91.1% | 84.8% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 3,369 |
| Dental | 2,000 |
| Mental health | 95 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,791 | $896 | 48.5% | 33.8% |
| 2024 | 6,014 | $645 | 46.2% | 38.2% |
| 2023 | 5,634 | $679 | 41.4% | 42.1% |
| 2022 | 5,447 | $703 | 36.7% | 44.4% |
| 2021 | 4,788 | $730 | 40.0% | 42.1% |
| 2020 | 5,508 | – | 55.9% | 28.8% |
| 2019 | 6,247 | – | 48.1% | 38.8% |
| 2018 | 5,111 | – | 43.2% | 43.8% |
| 2017 | 4,814 | – | 39.8% | 45.8% |
| 2016 | 5,236 | – | 55.2% | 28.5% |
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