On CDC estimates, Black Hammock is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Black Hammock differs from Florida on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Black Hammock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Black Hammock
Black Hammock is an active town
Only 16.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Black Hammock keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.6% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.2% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Black Hammock
Black Hammock runs below Florida on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.8% vs 3.8%), diabetes (10% vs 13.5%) and COPD (5.4% vs 7.2%). 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 Black Hammock’s likely range.
What’s behind Black Hammock’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Black Hammock is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 94% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 81%.
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). Black Hammock’s median household income is $51,563; among the 6,326 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 100%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Black Hammock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Black Hammock adults…
Black Hammock runs below FL on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Black Hammock
No hospital or community health center in Black Hammock 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 Black Hammock; ≈ 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 Black Hammock adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Black Hammock does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
5.3% of Black Hammock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Black Hammock and the towns around it
Black Hammock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hammock | A | 26.4% | 10% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Oviedo | A | 28.1% | 9.6% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Winter Springs | A | 28.2% | 10.5% | 10% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Black Hammock adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Black Hammock
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Black Hammock is better than Florida on 22 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Black Hammock’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Black Hammock | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.1%11.1–15.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.6–12.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.7–15.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.4%21.6–31.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10%8.6–11.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%29–36.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%34.5–42.3 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.2%22.3–28.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.6–11.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.4–6.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.3%4.2–6.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%7.4–11.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.8%13.8–20.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.9–19.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%26.7–36.9 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.4–9.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.8–82.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.6%66.5–72.5 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.2%88.8–91.4 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%75.7–81.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.4%69.1–77.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%73.3–85 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.5%14.1–19.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.9–21.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.8%6–7.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.3%4.6–6 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.8%20.3–27.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.5–11.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.1%8.7–11.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 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 Black Hammock
Is Black Hammock a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Black Hammock is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 100%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Black Hammock?
CDC estimates 26.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.6% and 31.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Black Hammock?
Oviedo Medical Center in Oviedo, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Black Hammock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Black Hammock have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.4%), 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 Black Hammock 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 Black Hammock.
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.