Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Babson Park is healthier than 93%
Babson Park differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Babson Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Babson Park
Binge drinking is the habit Babson Park doesn’t win on
19.7% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Babson Park
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.4%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 20.3%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Babson Park
52.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 19.5% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Babson Park is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Babson Park is healthier than 56%. Against the 5,075 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 93%. Health Grade ↓
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 Babson Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Babson Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Babson Park is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 78% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Babson Park’s median household income is $48,177; among the 5,075 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 93%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Babson Park adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Babson Park runs above Florida.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Babson Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Babson Park adults…
Babson Park runs below FL on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Babson Park residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Babson Park
No hospital or community health center in Babson Park 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 Babson Park; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Babson Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Babson Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babson Park | B | 35% | 10.2% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Hillcrest Heights | — | — | — | — | |
| Frostproof | D | 41.4% | 16.2% | 18.5% | CDC place |
Hillcrest Heights: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Babson Park adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Babson Park
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Babson Park is better than Florida on 7 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Babson Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Babson Park | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.7%17.1–22.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.2–15.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.1–21.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%30.3–40.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%26.8–32.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31.6–37.6 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.5–23.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.5%16.3–23.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.4–15.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.3%19.9–26.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.7%16.7–22.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%36.9–46.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%12.2–17.8 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.9%69.3–76.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.8%49.4–56.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.7%75.2–81.9 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%71.1–75.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%59.4–68.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.2%61.8–76.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.5–23.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.2%23.9–30.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%15.3–18.7 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.8–14.9 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.8–11.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%14.1–17.3 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%29.7–38.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.3–14.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%14.5–19.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.5–9.8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Babson Park
Is Babson Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Babson Park is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Babson Park?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 40.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Babson Park?
Adventhealth Lake Wales in Lake Wales, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Babson Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Babson Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–17.8%), 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 Babson Park more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Babson Park.
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.