On CDC estimates, Christmas is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Christmas beats Florida on 8 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Christmas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Christmas
Christmas is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Christmas is healthier than 70%. Against the 10,763 towns with similar household incomes ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 85%. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Christmas adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Christmas is an active town
Only 21.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. The town has 78 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Christmas is insured
Only 11.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. 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 Christmas’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Christmas’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Christmas is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 78% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 54%.
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). Christmas’ median household income is $73,224; among the 10,763 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Christmas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
78 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Christmas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Christmas adults…
Christmas runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Christmas
No hospital or community health center in Christmas 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 Christmas; ≈ 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 Christmas adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Christmas and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Christmas adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Christmas
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Christmas is better than Florida on 8 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Christmas’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Christmas | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%14.7–20.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%11.9–15.9 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.8–17.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.4%26.5–36.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%31.1–38.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%36.6–44.1 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.2–29.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%5.9–8.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.5–12.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.2–15.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.9%17.9–25.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13–18.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%32.7–41.6 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9–13.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.4–80.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.1%59.9–66.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.1–89.6 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.1–80.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%61.4–69.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%68–81 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%15.8–21.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%20.9–27.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%11.3–14 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.6–8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.7%24.5–32.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%10.9–15.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.2–15.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.1–8.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3–4.2 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Christmas
Is Christmas a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Christmas is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Christmas?
CDC estimates 31.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.5% and 36.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Christmas?
Parrish Medical Center in Titusville, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Christmas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Christmas have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–13.6%), 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 Christmas more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Christmas.
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.