On CDC estimates, Fruitville is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Fruitville differs from Florida on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fruitville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fruitville
Binge drinking is the habit Fruitville doesn’t win on
17.5% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Fewer Fruitville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Fruitville
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Fruitville is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A− tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is The Meadows (B+). 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 Fruitville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Fruitville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fruitville is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #141 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 85% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 64%.
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). Fruitville’s median household income is $82,246; among the 10,595 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Fruitville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Fruitville adults…
Fruitville runs below FL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Fruitville and the towns around it
Fruitville 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitville | A− | 29.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Sarasota | B | 31.5% | 12.9% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Sarasota Springs | B− | 33.2% | 11.8% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| The Meadows | B+ | 26.4% | 15% | 7.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Fruitville
No hospital or community health center in Fruitville 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 Fruitville; ≈ 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 Fruitville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Fruitville adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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 Fruitville adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fruitville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fruitville is better than Florida on 10 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Fruitville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fruitville | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%14.8–19.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.7–14.9 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.6%24.7–34.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.1–11.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.9–37.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%35.3–42.5 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24.7–30.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.6–11.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6.1–7.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%10–14.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.7–13.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%18.2–25 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.8–20.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%29.1–38.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%9.2–12.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.6–81.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.9%60.7–67 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86.1–89.2 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.2–81.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.3–71.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%68.3–81.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%17.1–22.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19.2–25.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%24.7–31.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%11.4–14.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.8–13.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4–4.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.2–7.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Fruitville
Is Fruitville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fruitville is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #141 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fruitville?
CDC estimates 29.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.7% and 34.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fruitville?
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital in Sarasota, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Fruitville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fruitville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–12.6%), 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 Fruitville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fruitville.
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.