Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Crystal River is healthier than 61%
Crystal River differs from Florida on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crystal River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crystal River
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Crystal River
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.3%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 6.1%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Crystal River runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 47% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Crystal River, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 11.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Florida 15.9%), yet 24.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Crystal River, and more people treating it
45.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 85.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Crystal River is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Crystal River is healthier than 33%. Against the 7,235 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 61%. 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 Crystal River’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Crystal River’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crystal River is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns, #450 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 76% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Crystal River’s median household income is $54,405; among the 7,235 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 61%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Crystal River compares well: binge drinking, 10.9% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 83.6% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Crystal River adults…
Crystal River runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Crystal River is an older town: 47% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Crystal River as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crystal River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Crystal River
1 community health center in Crystal River, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Crystal River; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Crystal River 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.
15.1% of Crystal River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Crystal River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal River | C | 32.6% | 17.2% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Homosassa Springs | C− | 34.5% | 16.4% | 19.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Crystal River adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Crystal River
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Crystal River is better than Florida on 10 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Crystal River’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Crystal River | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%21.3–27.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.8–20.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.6–17.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%27–38.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.2%15–19.6 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.4%41.3–49.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 47.3%43.1–51.5 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.2%35.5–42.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14.4%13.1–15.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.3%10.9–13.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.3%10.7–14 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16%13.5–18.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.7–17.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.1%25.6–34.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.9%8.9–13.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%32.4–42.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9.7–13.5 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.6%80.9–86.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.1%51.7–58.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.7–91.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 85.3%82.9–87.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.8%67.5–75.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%64.7–78.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.1%15.3–21 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%19–25 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12.7–15.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.7–11 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%6–7.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.9–8.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.1%13.5–16.6 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.7%35.4–44.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.9%20.1–26 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.2–15.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.4%11.1–14 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.2–12 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5–6.4 | 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 Crystal River
Is Crystal River a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crystal River is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #450 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Crystal River?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 38.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Crystal River?
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital in Inverness, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Crystal River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Crystal River have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–13.5%), 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 Crystal River 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 Crystal River.
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.