Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, Auburndale is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Auburndale trails Florida on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Auburndale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Auburndale
Depression is more common in Auburndale
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.9%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.2%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Auburndale
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
COPD and obesity run high in Auburndale
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (40.5%), vs 31.9% across Florida. In all, Auburndale runs above Florida on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Auburndale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Auburndale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Auburndale is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns, #544 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 30% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Auburndale’s median household income is $77,911; among the 10,831 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How Auburndale adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Auburndale runs above Florida.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Auburndale adults…
Auburndale runs above FL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Auburndale
No hospital or community health center in Auburndale 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 Auburndale; ≈ 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 Auburndale 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.
19.3% of Auburndale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Auburndale and the towns around it
Auburndale’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburndale | C− | 40.5% | 13.5% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Polk City | C | 39.3% | 12.9% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Inwood | D− | 46.5% | 16.5% | 21% | CDC place |
| Fussels Corner | D | 41.3% | 19.4% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| Winter Haven | C− | 41.5% | 15.5% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Lake Alfred | C+ | 39.4% | 13.1% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Auburndale adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Auburndale
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Auburndale is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Auburndale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Auburndale | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.1%21.8–26.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.4–18.9 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.3–21.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.5%35.4–46.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.5%12–15.2 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%33.4–40.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%37.2–44.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%26.2–31.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.6–12 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%8–9.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%7–8.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14.5–20.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%15–19.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29%25.6–32.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13–18.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.5%37.7–47.6 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.1%15.2–19.3 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%73.9–80 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.9%49.7–56.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.8–86.1 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.4–80.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%57.2–66.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%66.4–79.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%18.2–23.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%23–29.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.3%17.5–21.2 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.7–17.1 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.9–11.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.7–11.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.3%17.5–21.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.3%33.8–41 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.7–19.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15.4–18.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%9.1–11 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 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 Auburndale
Is Auburndale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Auburndale is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #544 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Auburndale?
CDC estimates 40.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.4% and 46.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Auburndale?
Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Auburndale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Auburndale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.2–19.3%), 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 Auburndale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
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Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Auburndale.
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.