On CDC estimates, East Bronson is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
East Bronson trails Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Bronson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Bronson
Smoking is more common in East Bronson
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in East Bronson
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, East Bronson runs above Florida on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in East Bronson
50.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 19.8% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
East Bronson is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, East Bronson is healthier than 15%. Against the 6,421 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 33%. 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 East Bronson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind East Bronson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Bronson is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #559 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 60% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). East Bronson’s median household income is $51,898; among the 6,421 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 33%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 East Bronson adults…
East Bronson runs above FL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of East Bronson residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Bronson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near East Bronson
No hospital or community health center in East Bronson 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 East Bronson; ≈ 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).
How East Bronson adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, East Bronson runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.4% of East Bronson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
East Bronson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bronson | D | 34.8% | 15.5% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Bronson | D | 35.7% | 16% | 18.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Bronson adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Bronson
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Bronson is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside East Bronson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Bronson | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.8%22.4–29.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.5–21.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.8%29.4–40.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%36.7–43.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%36.7–44.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.7–33.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.3–10.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%9.1–12.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.8%16.6–23.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%16.3–22.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%26.4–35.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13–18.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.5%36.4–46.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.2%15.3–21.7 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73.3–80 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.4%47–53.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81.3–85.6 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.2–79.6 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%58.1–67.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68%60.3–74.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.7%17–22.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%22–28.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.6%18.5–22.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.7%13.9–17.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.7–11.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.4%19.2–23.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.8%32.5–41.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%16–21 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.4–19.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.3–12 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 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 East Bronson
Is East Bronson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Bronson is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: D for health, #559 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 33%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Bronson?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 40.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Bronson?
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, 17.6 miles in a straight line from East Bronson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Bronson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.3–21.7%), 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 East Bronson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Bronson.
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.