Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Ellenton is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Ellenton differs from Florida on 8 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ellenton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ellenton
Ellenton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ellenton is healthier than 62%. Against the 10,625 towns with similar household incomes ($54K–$89K), it’s healthier than 77%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Ellenton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Ellenton is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Palmetto (C+). Around town ↓
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 Ellenton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Ellenton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ellenton is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #268 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 76% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Ellenton’s median household income is $71,402; among the 10,625 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$89K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Ellenton adults…
Ellenton runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Ellenton is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ellenton as about how healthy they are.
Ellenton and the towns around it
Ellenton has the best Health Grade of the 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.
Care in and near Ellenton
No hospital or community health center in Ellenton 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 Ellenton; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Ellenton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Ellenton adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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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.
12.3% of Ellenton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
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of Ellenton adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ellenton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ellenton is better than Florida on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Ellenton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ellenton | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16–21.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.2–16.1 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14–17.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%26.7–37.3 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11–14.6 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.3%33.8–40.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%37.4–44.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.6–31.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–12.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7–9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.5–9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.5–12.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.4–14.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%20.7–29.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.6–17.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%32.3–42.6 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%11.7–16.1 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.3–82.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%57.5–64.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.6–89.7 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.4–82.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%66.8–74.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%68.9–81.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.8%15.2–20.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%21–27.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12.6–15.8 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.6–13.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7.2–8.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%29.3–37.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13–17.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%11.7–15.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.5–9.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.6–8.7 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 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 Ellenton
Is Ellenton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ellenton is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #268 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ellenton?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 37.3%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ellenton?
Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Ellenton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ellenton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–16.1%), 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 Ellenton 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 Ellenton.
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.