Photo: The Bushranger · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Chiefland is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Chiefland trails Florida on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chiefland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chiefland
Making ends meet is harder in Chiefland
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.7%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (11.3% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 21.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Chiefland
The closest emergency room is HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, 29.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Trenton Medical Center is closer (0.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Chiefland
51.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 19.5% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). 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 Chiefland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Chiefland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chiefland is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 69% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.3% of Chiefland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Chiefland
1 community health center in Chiefland, 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 Chiefland; ≈ 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 Chiefland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Chiefland adults…
Chiefland runs above FL on 4 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Chiefland adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Chiefland runs above Florida.
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Chiefland and the towns around it
Chiefland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefland | C | 33.5% | 14.1% | 16.2% | CDC place |
| Manatee Road | C− | 33.3% | 17% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Andrews | C− | 33.1% | 12.9% | 19.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chiefland adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chiefland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chiefland is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Chiefland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chiefland | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.9%19.9–25.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.6–17.4 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.7–22.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.5%28.3–39.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.4–15.9 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%34.9–42 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%33.9–41.1 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.5–31.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.5–9.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.5%16.3–23 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.7–18.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.7%24.6–32.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.6–17.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.5%38.3–48.8 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.4%12.1–17.2 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.4–80.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.8%48.3–55.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.5–85.7 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%74.1–79.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%60.2–69 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%65–78.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16.4–22.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.5–29.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.7%18.7–22.8 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17%15.1–18.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%10.3–12.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.3%19.2–23.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.6%30.4–38.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.5–18.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.7–19 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.4 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 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 Chiefland
Is Chiefland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chiefland is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chiefland?
CDC estimates 33.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 39.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chiefland?
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, 29.7 miles in a straight line from Chiefland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chiefland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.1–17.2%), 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 Chiefland 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 Chiefland.
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.