Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Arcadia’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Arcadia differs from Florida on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arcadia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arcadia
Dental care lags in Arcadia
36.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 31.2% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More Arcadia adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41%), vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Arcadia is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Arcadia is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Arcadia adults live with a disability
44.6% of adults live with a disability, vs 31.3% across Florida. The biggest difference is vision loss: 11.3% vs 6%. Disability ↓
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 Arcadia’s likely range.
What’s behind Arcadia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arcadia is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #630 of 636 in Florida. All seven of Arcadia’s estimates fall in the lowest 5% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 20.1% of adults, against 14.3% across Florida and 13% nationally.
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). Arcadia’s median household income is $39,677; among the 2,293 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Arcadia compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Arcadia 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arcadia adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Arcadia adults…
Arcadia runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Arcadia
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia; ≈ 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 Arcadia adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Arcadia 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
38.6% of Arcadia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Arcadia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | D− | 44.3% | 18% | 21.7% | CDC place |
| Southeast Arcadia | D− | 44.2% | 17.3% | 22% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Arcadia
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Arcadia is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Arcadia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Arcadia | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.9%30.8–37.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18.2–22.3 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.6%19.6–23.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.3%37.7–50.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18%16.2–20 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.9%37.2–44.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.6–45.3 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.6–31.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.4–10.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.9%10.7–13.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%5–5.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31.2%27–35.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.7%19.1–24.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 41%36.5–45.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.9–15.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.8%37.9–49.8 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 26.7%23.3–29.9 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%72.6–79.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 36.8%33.5–40.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.3%78.1–82.5 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.4–79.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.2%52.1–62.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%62.6–77.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.5–23.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.7%26.2–33.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34%31.5–36.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.8%22.5–27.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.4%15.6–19.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.9%16.5–19.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 38.6%35.9–41.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.6%40.5–49.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.6%21.3–26.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.3%20.1–24.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%8–9.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.3%10.3–12.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.3%12.9–15.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.7%7–8.5 | 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 Arcadia
Is Arcadia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arcadia is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #630 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Arcadia?
CDC estimates 44.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.7% and 50.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Arcadia?
Desoto Memorial Hospital in Arcadia, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Arcadia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Arcadia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 26.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 23.3–29.9%), 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 Arcadia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arcadia.
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.