On CDC estimates, Bronson is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Bronson trails Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bronson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bronson
Dental care lags in Bronson
48.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 18.3% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bronson
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bronson
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.5%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (11.4% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 22% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Bronson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Bronson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bronson is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 54% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Bronson’s median household income is $61,923; among the 9,384 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bronson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
1.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22% of Bronson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Bronson adults…
Bronson runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Bronson residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bronson
No hospital or community health center in Bronson 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 Bronson; ≈ 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 Bronson adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bronson runs above 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.
Bronson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson | D | 35.7% | 16% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| East Bronson | D | 34.8% | 15.5% | 19.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bronson adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bronson
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bronson is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Bronson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bronson | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.9%22.9–29.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.2–19.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18.1–22.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%30.3–41.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16%14.2–18.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%37.3–44.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%35.5–42.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%27.1–33.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.6–9.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%15.2–21.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.7%16.2–21.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.1%27.1–35.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.5–17.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.5%38.2–48.6 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.8%14.1–19.5 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74–80.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.3%44.9–51.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.9–85.1 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.8–79.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%61–69.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.2%64–77.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%16.6–22.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%23–29.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.5%19.4–23.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.8%14.9–18.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%10.3–12.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22%19.8–24.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.7%32.7–41.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.7%16.5–21.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15.8–20.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.2–9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7–8.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%9.8–12.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 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 Bronson
Is Bronson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bronson is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bronson?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 41.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bronson?
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Bronson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bronson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.1–19.5%), 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 Bronson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bronson.
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.