Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Dade City North is healthier than 92%
Dade City North differs from Florida on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dade City North. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dade City North
Making ends meet is harder in Dade City North
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.2%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Housing insecurity (20.1% vs 13.9%) and utility shut-off threats (12% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 22.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Dade City North
47.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
3 in 10 working-age adults in Dade City North have no health insurance
28% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. Checkups ↓
Dade City North is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Dade City North is healthier than 28%. Against the 837 towns with similar household incomes ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 92%. 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 Dade City North’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Dade City North’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dade City North is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #479 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 56% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Dade City North’s median household income is $32,277; among the 837 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 92%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Dade City North compares well: arthritis, 21.9% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.4% of Dade City North adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dade City North adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Dade City North adults…
Dade City North runs below FL on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dade City North
No hospital or community health center in Dade City North 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 Dade City North; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Dade City North adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Dade City North runs above Florida.
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.
Dade City North and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dade City North | C | 36.1% | 13.8% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Dade City | C− | 35% | 15.1% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dade City North adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dade City North
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dade City North is better than Florida on 5 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Dade City North’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dade City North | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25%22–28.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14–17.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.8–20 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%30.7–41.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12.2–15.6 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%30.7–37.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%32.9–40 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.9%19.6–24.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.5%14.6–20.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12.1–16.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 33.1%28.7–37.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.7–19.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.9%35.7–46.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 28%24.2–31.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73%69.3–76.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.3%43.9–50.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%79.9–84.4 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.7%69.9–75.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.2%52.5–61.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%65–78.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.8%15.3–20.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.7%25.4–32.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.2%23–27.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.1%18–22.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12%10.7–13.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.5–13.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.4%20.4–24.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%32.2–40.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%13.9–17.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.5–19.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8–10.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 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 Dade City North
Is Dade City North a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dade City North is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #479 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 Dade City North?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 41.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dade City North?
Adventhealth Zephyrhills in Zephyrhills, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Dade City North’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dade City North have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 28% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 24.2–31.8%), 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 Dade City North 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 Dade City North.
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.