Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Conway is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Conway beats Florida on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Conway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Conway
Fewer Conway adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Conway
Conway runs below Florida on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (10.8% vs 13.5%), stroke (3.1% vs 3.8%) and heart disease (6.2% vs 7.5%). Conditions ↓
Conway is an active town
Only 21.4% 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 Conway’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Conway’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Conway is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #143 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 79% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 68%.
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). Conway’s median household income is $87,405; among the 10,213 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$109K), it’s healthier than 82%, 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.
9.8% of Conway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Conway adults…
Conway runs below 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Conway
No hospital or community health center in Conway 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 Conway; ≈ 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 Conway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Conway adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Conway and the towns around it
Conway’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | A− | 31.2% | 10.8% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Belle Isle | A− | 30.6% | 11% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Orlando | B | 34.5% | 11.2% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Conway adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Conway
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Conway is better than Florida on 14 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Conway’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Conway | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14.7–18.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.5–14.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.7–17.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%26.3–36.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%29.1–35.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%34.7–42.1 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.9%21.3–26.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–6.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.4–11 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.7–13.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%18.2–24.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.2–18.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%33.7–42.7 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%74–80.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.5%59.3–65.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.4–89.3 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%73.7–79.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.3%63–71.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%69.4–82.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.7%15.2–20.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.9–25.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%9.5–12 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.2–7.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%23.8–30.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.5–13.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.2–14.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 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 Conway
Is Conway a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Conway is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #143 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Conway?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 36.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Conway?
Orlando Health in Orlando, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Conway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Conway have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–14.2%), 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 Conway 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 Conway.
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.