Photo: The Bushranger · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Bradfordville is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Bradfordville differs from Florida on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bradfordville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bradfordville
Bradfordville is an active town
Only 16.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. The town has 19 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Bradfordville doesn’t win on
17.4% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Bradfordville keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.1% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.7% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
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 Bradfordville’s likely range.
What’s behind Bradfordville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bradfordville is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #10 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 96% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 87%.
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). Bradfordville’s median household income is $133,359; among the 4,220 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($100K–$167K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
19 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bradfordville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Bradfordville adults…
Bradfordville runs below FL on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bradfordville
No hospital or community health center in Bradfordville 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 Bradfordville; ≈ 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 Bradfordville adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Bradfordville does better than 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.
5.2% of Bradfordville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Bradfordville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfordville | A+ | 28.9% | 9.2% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Tallahassee | B | 34.1% | 9.6% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bradfordville adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bradfordville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bradfordville is better than Florida on 20 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Bradfordville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bradfordville | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12%10.5–13.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12.1–15.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.9%24.5–33.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%29.2–35.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.9–43.4 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.8–27.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.5%5.2–8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%7–9.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.1%13.7–18.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.8–20.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%28.7–37.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.6–7.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.2–81.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.1%70.1–75.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.7%89.5–91.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75–80.6 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.3%69.3–76.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%73.5–84.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.8%14.5–19.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%16.9–22.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.9%6.2–7.8 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7%6.2–7.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%4–5.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.2%4.5–5.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.5%18.8–24.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%8–10.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%4.3–5.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.5 | 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 Bradfordville
Is Bradfordville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bradfordville is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #10 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bradfordville?
CDC estimates 28.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.5% and 33.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bradfordville?
HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Bradfordville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bradfordville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.8%), 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 Bradfordville 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 Bradfordville.
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.