On CDC estimates, Ensley is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Ensley differs from Florida on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ensley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ensley
Depression is more common in Ensley
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.7%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.7%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Ensley
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Ensley is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ensley is healthier than 31%. Against the 8,685 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 50%. 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 Ensley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Ensley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ensley is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #461 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 49% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Ensley’s median household income is $59,084; among the 8,685 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
How Ensley adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Ensley runs above Florida.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Care in and near Ensley
No hospital or community health center in Ensley 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 Ensley; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ensley 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.
17.3% of Ensley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Ensley and the towns around it
Ensley’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensley | C | 37.2% | 13.7% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Ferry Pass | B | 33.3% | 11.9% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Gonzalez | B | 34.1% | 11.9% | 13% | CDC place |
| Brent | C− | 37.2% | 13% | 15.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ensley adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ensley
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ensley is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Ensley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ensley | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%19.2–24.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.6–17 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.7–20.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%31.4–43.3 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12.1–15.5 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.1%36.4–43.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%33.7–41.3 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%25.1–30.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%7.3–9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.6–17.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.9–16.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%23.8–31.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.9–18.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%32.8–43.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13%11.3–14.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.1–80.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.2%50.6–58.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%83.2–86.6 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%74.1–79 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%59.3–69.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69–82.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.7%17.7–23.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%21.9–28.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%15.9–19.4 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%9.2–11 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.3%15.5–19.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%31.1–39.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14.3–18.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.4–17.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5 | 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 Ensley
Is Ensley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ensley is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #461 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ensley?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 43.3%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ensley?
HCA Florida West Hospital in Pensacola, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Ensley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ensley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–14.8%), 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 Ensley 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 Ensley.
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.