Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Groveland is healthier than 42%
Groveland beats Florida on 5 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Groveland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Groveland
Against towns with similar incomes, Groveland’s lead shrinks
Groveland is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, but 42% of the 8,566 towns with similar household incomes ($75K–$125K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Groveland
Groveland runs below Florida on heart disease (6.1% vs 7.5%), COPD (6% vs 7.2%) and stroke (3.2% vs 3.8%). Conditions ↓
Groveland has a community health center but no hospital
Community Health Centers is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Orlando Health South Lake Hospital in Clermont, 7.8 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Groveland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Groveland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Groveland is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, #276 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 76% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Groveland’s median household income is $100,226; among the 8,566 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$125K), it’s healthier than 42%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Groveland adults…
Groveland runs below FL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Groveland
1 community health center in Groveland, 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 Groveland; ≈ 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.
8.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Groveland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Groveland adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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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.
13.2% of Groveland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Groveland and the towns around it
Groveland’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Groveland adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Groveland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Groveland is better than Florida on 5 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Groveland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Groveland | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.7–21.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15.1 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.5–18.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.3%29.8–41.3 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%11–14.1 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.5%30.1–37.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%33.2–40.6 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.6%21.9–27.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6%5.3–6.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%8–11.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.1–13.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%20.8–27.8 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13–18.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%33.3–43.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.7%13.7–18 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.2–80.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.5%55.3–61.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.4–88.8 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.4–79.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%61.3–69.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%69–81.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.1%14.5–19.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%21.2–27.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16%14.4–17.7 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.1%12.5–15.8 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%8.1–9.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.2%11.8–14.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.3%25.8–32.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.7–15.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12.1–15.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 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 Groveland
Is Groveland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Groveland is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #276 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 Groveland?
CDC estimates 35.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 41.3%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Groveland?
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital in Clermont, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Groveland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Groveland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.7–18%), 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 Groveland 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 Groveland.
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.