Photo: Connor J. Williams · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Belleview is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Belleview trails Florida on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belleview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belleview
COPD, depression and obesity run high in Belleview
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.4%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Obesity is also above the state: 38.3%, vs 31.9% across Florida. In all, Belleview runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Belleview
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Belleview has a community health center but no hospital
Heart of Florida Health Center is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Marion Communtiy Hospital in Ocala, 9.3 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Belleview’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Belleview’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Belleview is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns, #534 of 636 in Florida. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 37% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Belleview’s median household income is $57,813; among the 8,265 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Belleview adults…
Belleview runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Belleview
1 community health center in Belleview, 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 Belleview; ≈ 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 Belleview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Belleview adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Belleview runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
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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.
18% of Belleview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Belleview and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleview | C− | 38.3% | 14.1% | 17.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Belleview adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Belleview
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Belleview is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Belleview’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Belleview | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24%21.3–27.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.3–19.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17.1–21.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%32.9–44.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.4–16 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.1%34.6–41.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%35.5–42.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%27.2–33 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.9–11.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%10.9–15.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%15.1–20.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%23.7–31.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.5–17.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%34.8–45 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.1%13.9–18.5 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.4–81.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.9%49.3–56.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.8–86.5 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76.1–81.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63.4–72 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%65.2–78.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.6–24.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%21.1–27.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%16.1–19.8 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14%12.5–15.7 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.9–10.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18%16.2–19.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%32.6–40.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%16.3–20.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%15–18.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.5–8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 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 Belleview
Is Belleview a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Belleview is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #534 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Belleview?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 44.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Belleview?
Marion Communtiy Hospital in Ocala, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Belleview’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Belleview have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.9–18.5%), 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 Belleview more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belleview.
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.