Photo: Skyfaller · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Englewood is healthier than 74%
Englewood differs from Florida on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Englewood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Englewood
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Englewood
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (17.8%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.1%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 42.2%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Englewood runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 60% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Englewood is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Englewood is healthier than 58%. Against the 10,461 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 75%. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Englewood, and more people treating it
48.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 87.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Englewood keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.3% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (63.2% vs 57.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Englewood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to B+.
What’s behind Englewood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Englewood is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #299 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 97% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Englewood’s median household income is $69,222; among the 10,461 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Englewood adults…
Englewood runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Englewood is an older town: 60% 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 Englewood as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Englewood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Englewood
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Englewood, 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 Englewood; ≈ 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.
20 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
How Englewood adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Englewood does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
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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.
8.5% of Englewood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Englewood and the towns around it
Englewood’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood | B | 29.1% | 15.9% | 11% | CDC place |
| Grove City | B− | 29.2% | 16.7% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| South Venice | B | 31.4% | 13% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Manasota Key | B | 27.3% | 16.5% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| North Port | B | 31.4% | 12.3% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Englewood adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Englewood
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Englewood is better than Florida on 14 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Englewood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Englewood | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20%17.9–22.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.6–17.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%11–13.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.1%25.2–33.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.9%14.3–17.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.8%45.7–52 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 50%46.6–53.2 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 42.2%39.3–45.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 17.8%16.5–19.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.1%11.1–13.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.8%9.6–12 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%5–6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%9.7–12.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%22.2–28.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.7%27.3–34.3 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7.4–9.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 86.3%84.4–88 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.2%60.6–65.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.5%92.7–94.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 87.4%85.5–89 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.4%72.4–78.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%69.9–79.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.8%14.8–18.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%17.6–22 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.8–5.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%7.6–9.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%32.1–38.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%17.8–21.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.6%11.5–13.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 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 Englewood
Is Englewood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Englewood is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: B for health, #299 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Englewood?
CDC estimates 29.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.2% and 33.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Englewood?
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital in Englewood, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Englewood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Englewood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–9.6%), 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 Englewood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Englewood.
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.