Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Citrus Springs is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Citrus Springs trails Florida on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Citrus Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Citrus Springs
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Citrus Springs
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Citrus Springs runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Citrus Springs
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Citrus Springs’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Citrus Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Citrus Springs is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #471 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 68% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Citrus Springs’ median household income is $68,011; among the 10,336 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Citrus Springs adults…
Citrus Springs runs above FL on 6 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Citrus Springs
No hospital or community health center in Citrus Springs 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 Citrus Springs; ≈ 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 Citrus Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Citrus Springs adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Citrus Springs runs above Florida.
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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.
18.1% of Citrus Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Citrus Springs and the towns around it
Citrus Springs’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Springs | C | 33.6% | 14.3% | 16.6% | CDC place |
| Hernando | C | 33% | 16.7% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Pine Ridge | B− | 29.8% | 16% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Citrus Springs adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Citrus Springs
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Citrus Springs is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Citrus Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Citrus Springs | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.8–25.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.7–18.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16–20 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%27.7–39.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.4–16.2 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%34.4–42 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.5%38.5–46.5 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%28.8–35.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–11.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%8.9–11.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.1%13.5–18.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%14.4–19 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%24.2–32.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.7–16.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%33.8–44.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.7%11.7–15.9 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.9–82.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.6%52.2–58.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.8–88.1 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.8–83 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%64.1–72.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%64.4–78.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%17–23 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%21.9–28.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.6%15.8–19.4 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%11.5–14.6 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.1%16.2–19.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.1%31.9–40.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%16.1–20.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.6–17.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.4–10.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.3 | 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 Citrus Springs
Is Citrus Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Citrus Springs is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #471 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Citrus Springs?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 39.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Citrus Springs?
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital in Inverness, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Citrus Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Citrus Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–15.9%), 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 Citrus Springs 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 Citrus Springs.
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.