Photo: PopularOutcast · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Hawthorne is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Hawthorne differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hawthorne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hawthorne
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Hawthorne
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.6%, vs 13.5% across Florida. In all, Hawthorne runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hawthorne
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (14.7% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (13.9% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 28.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Hawthorne is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Hawthorne is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on self-rated health, physical distress, mental distress and diabetes. 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 Hawthorne’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Hawthorne’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hawthorne is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 19% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Hawthorne’s median household income is $55,406; among the 7,542 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Hawthorne adults…
Hawthorne runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.9% of Hawthorne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Hawthorne
1 community health center in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Hawthorne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Hawthorne adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Hawthorne runs above Florida.
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Hawthorne and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne | D | 40.3% | 17.6% | 18.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hawthorne adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hawthorne
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hawthorne is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Hawthorne’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hawthorne | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.3%24.1–30.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.3–19.5 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18.1–22.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.3%34.5–46.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.6%15.6–20 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%40.8–48.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%36.1–43.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%28.1–34.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%9.3–12 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%5–6.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14.1–20.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16.1–21.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.1%26.9–35.8 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%11–15.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.2%37.2–47.2 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%12.2–17.7 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.9%77.9–83.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.9%43.4–50.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83–87.1 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.7–82.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57.5–66.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%63.6–77.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.7%17–22.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.5%27–34.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27%24.7–29.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.2%19.1–23.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.7%13.1–16.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.9%12.7–15.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.9%26.4–31.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.7%35.6–44.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.9%18.5–23.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%16.2–20.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.1%10.8–13.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%5.9–7.5 | 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 Hawthorne
Is Hawthorne a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hawthorne is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hawthorne?
CDC estimates 40.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.5% and 46.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hawthorne?
Uf Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Hawthorne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hawthorne have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–17.7%), 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 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne.
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.