O'Leno State Park · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, High Springs is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
High Springs differs from Florida on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for High Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in High Springs
Fewer High Springs adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Depression runs high in High Springs
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.5%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Conditions ↓
High Springs is an active town
Only 21.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. The town has 16 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Springs’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind High Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, High Springs is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #251 of 636 in Florida. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 75% of U.S. towns); mental distress 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). High Springs’ median household income is $94,421; among the 9,384 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11% of High Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 High Springs adults…
High Springs runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near High Springs
1 community health center in High Springs, 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 Springs; ≈ 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 High Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How High Springs adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, High Springs runs above Florida.
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High Springs and the towns around it
High Springs’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 Springs | B | 32.8% | 11.7% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Newberry | A− | 32.1% | 10.2% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Alachua | A− | 32.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of High Springs adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for High Springs
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, High Springs is better than Florida on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside High Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | High Springs | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%15.7–20.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.4 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.5–19.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%27.6–38.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%31.3–38.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%35.1–42.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24.2–30.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.2–12.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.2–15.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%18.3–25.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.2–20 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%31.1–40.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%9.4–13.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.5–81.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.3%55.9–62.5 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85–88.3 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.6–80 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%62.4–70.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%63.6–77.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.8–23.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.6–25.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%10.8–13.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6.2–7.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%9.7–12.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%26.9–34.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.7–15.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.5–16.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7–9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 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 Springs
Is High Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, High Springs is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #251 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in High Springs?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 38.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to High Springs?
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, 14.4 miles in a straight line from High Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in High Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–13.4%), 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 Springs 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 High Springs.
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.