Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, Frostproof is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Frostproof differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frostproof. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frostproof
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Frostproof
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Frostproof runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Frostproof is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Frostproof is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Frostproof
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.5%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Frostproof, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Frostproof is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Frostproof is healthier than 7%. Against the 3,048 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 34%. 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 Frostproof’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Frostproof’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frostproof is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #594 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 20% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Frostproof’s median household income is $42,000; among the 3,048 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Frostproof compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Frostproof adults…
Frostproof runs above FL on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Frostproof is an older town: 33% 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 Frostproof as about how healthy they are.
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 Frostproof adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Frostproof
1 community health center in Frostproof, 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 Frostproof; ≈ 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 Frostproof adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Frostproof 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.6% of Frostproof adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Frostproof and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostproof | D | 41.4% | 16.2% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Hillcrest Heights | — | — | — | — | |
| Babson Park | B | 35% | 10.2% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Hillcrest Heights: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Frostproof adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Frostproof
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Frostproof is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Frostproof’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Frostproof | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.2%25.1–31.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.5–21.8 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%17–20.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.4%36.2–46.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14.5–18.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.4%38–44.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.6%41.1–48.2 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34%31.1–37 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12%10.5–13.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.2%16–22.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.5%16–21 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.1%29–37.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.6–16.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.1%36.4–46.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20%17.4–22.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.3–81.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.5%47.2–53.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%83–86.5 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.8–83.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57.4–66.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%63.1–77.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.3–24 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.6–27.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.2%16.4–20.1 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%12.3–15.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%8–10.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%9.1–11 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.6%16.7–20.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.5%38.5–46.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22%19.5–24.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18%16.1–20.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 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 Frostproof
Is Frostproof a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frostproof is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #594 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Frostproof?
CDC estimates 41.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.2% and 46.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Frostproof?
Adventhealth Lake Wales in Lake Wales, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Frostproof’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Frostproof have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.4–22.8%), 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 Frostproof 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 Frostproof.
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.