Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0Dundee’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Dundee differs from Florida on 27 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 26 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dundee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dundee
Dental care lags in Dundee
37.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 35% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and obesity run high in Dundee
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Obesity is also above the state: 46.5%, vs 31.9% across Florida. In all, Dundee runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dundee is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Dundee is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Dundee adults live with a disability
45.4% of adults live with a disability, vs 31.3% across Florida. The biggest difference is vision loss: 11.7% vs 6%. Disability ↓
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 Dundee’s likely range.
What’s behind Dundee’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dundee is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #632 of 636 in Florida. All seven of Dundee’s estimates fall in the lowest 5% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 21.2% of adults, against 14.3% across Florida and 13% 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). Dundee’s median household income is $48,668; among the 5,260 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dundee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Dundee adults…
Dundee runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dundee adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Dundee
1 community health center in Dundee, 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 Dundee; ≈ 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.
4.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Dundee adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Dundee 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
38.9% of Dundee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Dundee and the towns around it
Dundee’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee | D− | 46.5% | 18.7% | 21.9% | CDC place |
| Waverly | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Wales | D | 42.6% | 17.2% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Winter Haven | C− | 41.5% | 15.5% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Lake Hamilton | D | 44.1% | 15.8% | 18.7% | CDC place |
Waverly: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Dundee
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dundee is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 26; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Dundee’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dundee | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.5%31.1–37.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%19.1–23.5 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21%18.9–23.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.5%41.1–51.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.7%16.8–20.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%38.2–44.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.8%38.3–45.3 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.9–33.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%9.1–11 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.8%5.3–6.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 35%30.9–39.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.9%19.3–24.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39%34.8–43.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.2–15.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.2%42.4–52.3 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 26.3%23.2–29.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%73.7–79.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 37.8%34.9–41.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.6%79.6–83.6 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%76.3–81 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.4%50.7–60.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.3%58.3–73.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.9–23.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.2%26.8–33.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.6%32.1–37.2 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.6%22.3–27 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.9%15.1–18.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.6%16.1–19 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 38.9%36.2–41.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.4%41.4–49.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.4%22.1–27.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.3%19.2–23.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.7–10.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.7%10.7–12.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.3%12.9–15.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 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 Dundee
Is Dundee a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dundee is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #632 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dundee?
CDC estimates 46.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.1% and 51.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dundee?
Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Dundee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dundee have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 26.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 23.2–29.6%), 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 Dundee 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 Dundee.
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.