On CDC estimates, Cocoa West is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Cocoa West differs from Florida on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cocoa West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cocoa West
Cocoa West is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Cocoa West is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Cocoa West
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.7%, vs 13.5% across Florida. In all, Cocoa West runs above Florida on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cocoa West
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.6%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
More Cocoa West adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41.4%, vs 31.3% across Florida). The biggest difference is vision loss: 10% vs 6%. Disability ↓
Cocoa West is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cocoa West is healthier than 2%. Against the 1,116 towns with similar household incomes ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 22%. 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 Cocoa West’s likely range.
What’s behind Cocoa West’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cocoa West is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #623 of 636 in Florida. All seven of Cocoa West’s estimates fall in the lowest 7% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 18.7% of adults, against 13.5% across Florida and 12% nationally.
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). Cocoa West’s median household income is $34,126; among the 1,116 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 22%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Cocoa West adults…
Cocoa West runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cocoa West adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Cocoa West
No hospital or community health center in Cocoa West 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 Cocoa West; ≈ 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 Cocoa West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Cocoa West adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Cocoa West 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.
28.9% of Cocoa West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Cocoa West and the towns around it
Cocoa West’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa West | D− | 44% | 18.7% | 21.6% | CDC place |
| Cocoa | C | 37.9% | 14.9% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Rockledge | B+ | 33.3% | 12.3% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Cocoa West
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cocoa West is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Cocoa West’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cocoa West | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.7%27.4–34.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.9–21.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.1%18.9–23.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44%38.1–50 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.7%16.6–20.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.8%41.2–48.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%35.4–42.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%28–34 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.3–10.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%10.4–13 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.6%16.5–23 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.6%18.9–24.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.6%31.3–40.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.5–15 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.4%37.1–47.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.2%16.7–21.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%75.2–81.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.4%40.1–46.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81.3–85 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.2–80.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63%58.3–67.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%68.4–81.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.4–23.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%24.6–31.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.9%24.4–29.4 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.8%18.7–23.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.3%12.6–16 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%12.4–15 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.9%26.3–31.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.4%37.2–45.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.6%20–25.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.9%17.8–22.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10%9.1–11 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.3%11.9–14.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 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 Cocoa West
Is Cocoa West a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cocoa West is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #623 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cocoa West?
CDC estimates 44% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.1% and 50%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cocoa West?
Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Cocoa West’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cocoa West have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.7–21.7%), 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 Cocoa West more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cocoa West.
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.