Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, High Point is healthier than 83%
High Point differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for High Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in High Point
High Point is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, High Point is healthier than 43%. Against the 5,548 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 83%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in High Point
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (17.2%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.6%), vs 7.5% across Florida. COPD is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 7.2% across Florida. In all, High Point runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 47% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in High Point, and more people treating it
47.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 87.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
High Point keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.1% vs 78.4%) and cholesterol checks (92.4% 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 High Point’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind High Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, High Point is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #393 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 92% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). High Point’s median household income is $49,368; among the 5,548 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where High Point compares well: binge drinking, 9.2% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 85.1% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 92.4% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 High Point adults…
High Point runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
High Point is an older town: 47% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in High Point as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of High Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near High Point
1 hospital in High Point, 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 High Point; ≈ 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.
How High Point adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, High Point 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.
9.8% of High Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
High Point and the towns around it
High Point’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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | C+ | 33.6% | 18.1% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| North Weeki Wachee | C | 35.7% | 17.2% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Spring Hill | C | 36.3% | 14.8% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Brookridge | C+ | 33.2% | 18.4% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of High Point adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for High Point
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, High Point is better than Florida on 12 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside High Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | High Point | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%17.8–26.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15–20.5 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.7–15.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%27.7–39.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.1%15.5–20.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.9%43.2–52.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 49.5%44.9–53.9 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 42.1%37.9–46.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 17.2%15.5–19 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.6%10.9–14.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.7%9.5–14.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5–6.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%11.6–17.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%9.8–15.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%23–34.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 9.2%7.5–11.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%27.2–37.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%8.7–13.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.1%82.5–87.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.7%55.9–63.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.4%91.2–93.4 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 87.2%85–89.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.5%70.3–78.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70–82.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18%15.2–20.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.8–24.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.8–12.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%8.7–11 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40%34.6–45.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.6%18.7–27.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.2–14.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 13.2%11.4–15.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.2–7.6 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.6–11.1 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%3.9–5.7 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 High Point
Is High Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, High Point is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #393 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 High Point?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 39.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to High Point?
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, 1.3 miles in a straight line from High Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in High Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–13.6%), 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 High Point more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in High Point.
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.