Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bushnell is healthier than 54%
Bushnell differs from Florida on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bushnell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bushnell
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bushnell
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Bushnell runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bushnell
52.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
In Bushnell, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 15.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Florida 15.9%), yet 24.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
Bushnell is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Bushnell is healthier than 26%. Against the 6,698 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 54%. Health Grade ↓
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 Bushnell’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Bushnell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bushnell is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #489 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 62% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Bushnell’s median household income is $52,717; among the 6,698 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Where Bushnell compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Bushnell adults…
Bushnell runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bushnell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Bushnell
No hospital or community health center in Bushnell 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 Bushnell; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
How Bushnell adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
18.5% of Bushnell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Bushnell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell | C | 34.6% | 15.6% | 15.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bushnell adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bushnell
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bushnell is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Bushnell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bushnell | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.7%21.7–28.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.7–19.8 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.1–18.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%28.8–40.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.8–17.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.4%38.6–46.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.7%40.8–48.7 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.8%31.7–37.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12%11–13.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%9.9–12.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%15.4–21.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.7–18.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%26.1–34.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.1–16.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%30.7–41.6 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.8%13.5–18.3 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.9%77.8–83.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.1%48.6–55.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.3–87.7 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%79.3–83.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%63.5–72.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%65.2–79.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.4%14.8–20.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%21.2–28 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.1%16.3–20.1 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.9–15 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.8–10 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.5%16.6–20.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.9%34.9–43.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.6%18–23.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%14–17.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11%9.9–12.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.7–6 | 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 Bushnell
Is Bushnell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bushnell is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #489 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bushnell?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 40.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bushnell?
Tampa General Hospital Brooksville in Brooksville, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Bushnell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bushnell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.5–18.3%), 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 Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
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.