On CDC estimates, Bay Hill is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Bay Hill differs from Florida on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bay Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bay Hill
Bay Hill is the healthiest town in Florida we grade
Out of 636 Florida towns with a Health Grade, Bay Hill comes first on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 98% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Bay Hill is an active town
Only 15.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Bay Hill
Bay Hill runs below Florida on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.4% vs 7.2%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.8%) and diabetes (9.8% vs 13.5%). Conditions ↓
Few Bay Hill adults smoke
6.7% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.4% 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 Bay Hill’s likely range.
What’s behind Bay Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bay Hill is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #1 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 83%.
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). Bay Hill’s median household income is $127,763; among the 4,771 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($96K–$160K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Bay Hill adults…
Bay Hill runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bay Hill
No hospital or community health center in Bay Hill 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 Bay Hill; ≈ 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 Bay Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Bay Hill adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Bay Hill does better than 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.
5.5% of Bay Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Bay Hill and the towns around it
Bay Hill has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Hill | A+ | 25.3% | 9.8% | 6.7% | CDC place |
| Lake Butler | A+ | 27.7% | 9.5% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Doctor Phillips | A | 28.1% | 11.4% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bay Hill adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bay Hill
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bay Hill is better than Florida on 22 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Bay Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bay Hill | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.3%9.7–13.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.8–11.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.3%21.1–29.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.4–11.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%28.8–35.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%37.2–44.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24%21.2–26.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.8–11.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.8–5.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.2%5.1–7.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.7%5.4–8.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.4%12.8–18.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.1–16.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4%29.4–37.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.4–7.9 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.7–83.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.7%69.9–75.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.8%90.5–92.9 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.2–82.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.6%69.9–77.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%71.2–83.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.1%12.8–17.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.5–24.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.5–5.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.1%18.2–24.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.1%7.8–10.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.4%7.3–9.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.2–6.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.9–2.5 | 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 Bay Hill
Is Bay Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bay Hill is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #1 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bay Hill?
CDC estimates 25.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.1% and 29.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bay Hill?
Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Bay Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bay Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.9%), 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 Bay Hill more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bay Hill.
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.