On CDC estimates, Alafaya is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Alafaya differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alafaya. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alafaya
COPD and heart disease are less common in Alafaya
Alafaya runs below Florida on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4% vs 7.2%), heart disease (4.2% vs 7.5%) and stroke (2.3% vs 3.8%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Alafaya is an active town
Only 20.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Alafaya’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Alafaya’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alafaya is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #66 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 90% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 75%.
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). Alafaya’s median household income is $100,950; among the 8,452 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Alafaya adults…
Alafaya runs below FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Alafaya residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
6 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Care in and near Alafaya
No hospital or community health center in Alafaya 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 Alafaya; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Alafaya adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Alafaya adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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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.
11.3% of Alafaya adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Alafaya and the towns around it
Alafaya has the best Health Grade of the 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alafaya | A | 30.4% | 9.5% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Bithlo | B | 33.5% | 12.3% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Wedgefield | B+ | 31.8% | 11.9% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Union Park | B− | 34% | 12.6% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Orlando | B | 34.5% | 11.2% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| University | A− | 26.2% | 4.6% | 9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alafaya adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Alafaya
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Alafaya is better than Florida on 16 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Alafaya’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Alafaya | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.9–17.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.9–17.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.4%25.8–35.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27%24–29.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%30.2–37 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.4%15.4–19.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4%3.6–4.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.7–9.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.7%17.9–23.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.8–19.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%35.3–44.4 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.3%12.7–16.1 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.1%71.6–78.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.2%58.2–64.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.1–87.4 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.4%68.2–74.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%58–66.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%70.2–82.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%14.1–19 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.9–28.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12.7–15.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%11.6–14.6 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.3%21.4–27.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.4–14 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Alafaya
Is Alafaya a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alafaya is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #66 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Alafaya?
CDC estimates 30.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 35.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Alafaya?
Oviedo Medical Center in Oviedo, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Alafaya’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Alafaya have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.7–16.1%), 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 Alafaya more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alafaya.
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.