Photo: Roman Eugeniusz · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Dunedin is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Dunedin differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dunedin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dunedin
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Dunedin
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.5%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34%), vs 26.6% across Florida. COPD is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 7.2% across Florida. In all, Dunedin runs above Florida on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, arthritis and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dunedin keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (63.7% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.6% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Dunedin 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 ↓
Dunedin has a top-rated hospital
Mease Dunedin Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Dunedin’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Dunedin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dunedin is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #221 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Dunedin’s median household income is $74,477; among the 10,852 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Dunedin adults…
Dunedin runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Dunedin is an older town: 35% 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 Dunedin as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dunedin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.7% of Dunedin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Dunedin
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Dunedin, 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 Dunedin; ≈ 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.
23 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
How Dunedin adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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Dunedin and the towns around it
Dunedin’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin | B+ | 30.4% | 13.3% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Clearwater | B− | 33.3% | 13.5% | 14% | CDC place |
| Palm Harbor | B+ | 30.4% | 12.6% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Greenbriar | B+ | 31% | 12.1% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dunedin adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dunedin
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dunedin is better than Florida on 10 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Dunedin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dunedin | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.8–20.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.8–16.2 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.8–16.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.4%25–35.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.6–15.1 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.1%35.2–43 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.5%40.3–48.7 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34%30.6–37.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.5%12.2–14.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.9–9.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%8.8–12.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.7%19.4–26.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12–17.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%28.6–38.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.3–84.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.7%60.5–66.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.6%89.3–91.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.9%79–84.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.1%67.9–76.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%68–80.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%16.5–22.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%19.2–25.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.6–6.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%28–35.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14.2–18.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Dunedin
Is Dunedin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dunedin is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #221 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dunedin?
CDC estimates 30.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 35.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dunedin?
Mease Dunedin Hospital in Dunedin, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Dunedin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dunedin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–10.7%), 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 Dunedin more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dunedin.
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.