On CDC estimates, Connerton is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Connerton differs from Florida on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Connerton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Connerton
Binge drinking is the habit Connerton doesn’t win on
21.3% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Connerton
Connerton runs below Florida on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.9% vs 7.5%), stroke (2% vs 3.8%) and diabetes (7.6% vs 13.5%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Connerton is an active town
Only 18.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% 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 Connerton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Connerton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Connerton is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #44 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 58%.
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). Connerton’s median household income is $123,540; among the 5,232 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$154K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
6.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Connerton adults…
Connerton runs below FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Connerton residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Connerton
No hospital or community health center in Connerton 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 Connerton; ≈ 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 Connerton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Connerton adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Connerton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Connerton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connerton | A | 29.1% | 7.6% | 11% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Connerton adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Connerton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Connerton is better than Florida on 18 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Connerton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Connerton | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.1%10.9–15.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.1–12.3 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.4–19 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.1%24.3–34.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27%23.9–30.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.4%29–35.7 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18%15.8–20.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.4–5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2%1.8–2.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.6%5.3–8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%8.6–13.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.4%15.2–22.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.3%17.8–24.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%32.1–42 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.3%9–14.1 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.6%68.5–75.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.6%60.4–66.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.3–87.2 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.3%63.5–70.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%56.6–65.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%69.1–81.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%16.6–22.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.7–28.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%9.4–11.8 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.7–12.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%6.1–7.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.9–8.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.3%20.7–28.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.1%6.8–9.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%10.7–15 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.7–6.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%1.9–2.7 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Connerton
Is Connerton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Connerton is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #44 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Connerton?
CDC estimates 29.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.3% and 34.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Connerton?
Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel in Wesley Chapel, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Connerton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Connerton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–14.1%), 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 Connerton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Connerton.
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.