Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Goldenrod is healthier than 83%
Goldenrod differs from Florida on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Goldenrod. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goldenrod
Goldenrod is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Goldenrod is healthier than 64%. Against the 10,285 towns with similar household incomes ($51K–$84K), it’s healthier than 83%. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Goldenrod doesn’t win on
16.7% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Goldenrod
Goldenrod runs below Florida on six chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.6% vs 9.1%), heart disease (5.7% vs 7.5%) and stroke (2.9% vs 3.8%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
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 Goldenrod’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Goldenrod’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Goldenrod is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #261 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 77% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Goldenrod’s median household income is $67,563; among the 10,285 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$84K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Goldenrod adults…
Goldenrod runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Goldenrod residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Goldenrod
No hospital or community health center in Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod; ≈ 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 Goldenrod adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Goldenrod adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Goldenrod 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.
17.1% of Goldenrod adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Goldenrod 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenrod | B | 31.7% | 10.6% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Casselberry | B+ | 30.4% | 11.4% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Goldenrod adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Goldenrod
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Goldenrod is better than Florida on 8 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Goldenrod’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Goldenrod | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%17.8–21.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%12.1–14.4 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.4–19.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.7%27.9–35.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.6–11.6 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.9%27.6–32.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%31.2–36.2 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.3%18.6–22 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.6–10.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6.1–7.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.3–6.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%10.4–13.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.5–14.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%21.4–26.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.7–18.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%35.3–42.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.9%15–19 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%71.9–77 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.6%53.2–58.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.9%80.3–83.7 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.9%69.8–73.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63%59.7–66.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%69.6–79.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.5%16.4–20.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%23–27.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.3%16.9–19.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.2%13.9–16.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.9–11.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.1%15.6–18.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%27.6–33 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.8–13.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%14.4–17.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.6–9.3 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4 | 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 Goldenrod
Is Goldenrod a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Goldenrod is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #261 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 Goldenrod?
CDC estimates 31.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 35.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Goldenrod?
Oviedo Medical Center in Oviedo, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Goldenrod’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Goldenrod have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15–19%), 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 Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod.
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.