Photo: FloNight (Sydney Poore) · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Eatonville is healthier than 83%
Eatonville differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eatonville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eatonville
Every town around Eatonville scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Eatonville’s C−, from Fairview Shores (B−) to Maitland (A). Around town ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Eatonville
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.6%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (15.7% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (23.7% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 28.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Eatonville
50.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 22.4% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Eatonville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Eatonville is healthier than 19%. Against the 896 towns with similar household incomes ($25K–$41K), it’s healthier than 83%. 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 Eatonville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Eatonville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eatonville is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 43% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Eatonville’s median household income is $32,768; among the 896 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$41K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Eatonville compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.7% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.9% (U.S. 15.4%).
Eatonville and the towns around it
Eatonville’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eatonville | C− | 41.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Maitland | A | 29% | 8.4% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Fairview Shores | B− | 34.4% | 12.8% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Winter Park | A | 28.4% | 10.3% | 8.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.2% of Eatonville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eatonville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Eatonville adults…
Eatonville runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Eatonville
No hospital or community health center in Eatonville 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 Eatonville; ≈ 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 Eatonville adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Eatonville 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eatonville adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eatonville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eatonville is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Eatonville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eatonville | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.4%22.3–28.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.2–17 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.9–20 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.6%36–47.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.8%14.7–18.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43%39.3–46.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%32.9–40 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25%22.3–27.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.1–6.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.4%19–26.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13.1–18.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%26.1–34.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.9%9.8–14 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.7%43.1–52.6 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.7%13.4–18.2 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77.3–82.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.7%47.5–53.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84–87.7 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%76–80.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%60.6–69.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%72.5–84 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.3%13.1–17.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.3%27.8–35 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.6%25.2–30 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.7%21.4–26.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.7%14–17.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.4%13.1–15.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.2%25.8–30.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%30.3–38.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15.7–20.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.2–18.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.3–12 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.3–6.7 | 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 Eatonville
Is Eatonville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eatonville is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eatonville?
CDC estimates 41.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 36% and 47.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eatonville?
Adventhealth Orlando in Orlando, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Eatonville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eatonville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.4–18.2%), 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 Eatonville 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 Eatonville.
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.