On CDC estimates, Heathrow is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Heathrow beats Florida on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Heathrow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Heathrow
Heathrow ranks #2 for health in Florida
Out of 636 Florida towns with a Health Grade, Heathrow is #2 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 98% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Heathrow is an active town
Only 15.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Heathrow
Heathrow runs below Florida on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.4% vs 7.2%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.8%) and diabetes (9.9% vs 13.5%). Conditions ↓
Heathrow keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.4% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.1% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
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 Heathrow’s likely range.
What’s behind Heathrow’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Heathrow is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #2 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 82%.
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). Heathrow’s median household income is $126,250; among the 4,921 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($95K–$158K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Heathrow adults…
Heathrow runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Heathrow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Heathrow
No hospital or community health center in Heathrow 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 Heathrow; ≈ 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 Heathrow adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Heathrow does better than Florida.
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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.
5.7% of Heathrow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Heathrow and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Heathrow adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Heathrow
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Heathrow is better than Florida on 23 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Heathrow’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Heathrow | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.8%9.8–13.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.7%8.3–11.3 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.6%20–29.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.6%28–35.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%34–41.5 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%20.5–26.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.5–5.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.2%2.6–4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.2%5.5–9.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.9%12.9–19.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.5–17.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.9%26–36 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.7–8.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.7–83.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.4%70.4–76.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.1%89.7–92.3 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.1–81.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.9%66.7–74.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.9%73.4–85.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.6%12.3–17.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%16.7–22.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%4–5.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.4–5.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%5–6.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.2%17.9–24.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9%7.4–10.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5–6.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.6%3.8–5.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%1.9–2.6 | 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 Heathrow
Is Heathrow a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Heathrow is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #2 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Heathrow?
CDC estimates 24.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 20% and 29.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Heathrow?
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital in Sanford, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Heathrow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Heathrow have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.6%), 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 Heathrow more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Heathrow.
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.