On CDC estimates, Highland City is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
Highland City differs from Florida on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Highland City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Highland City
Binge drinking is the habit Highland City doesn’t win on
17.5% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in Highland City
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19.8%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Highland City
Highland City runs below Florida on five chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.6% vs 7.5%), stroke (2.9% vs 3.8%) and diabetes (10.5% vs 13.5%). A young population is part of it: only 15% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
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 Highland City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Highland City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Highland City is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #254 of 636 in Florida. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 74% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 45%).
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). Highland City’s median household income is $90,947; among the 9,857 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Highland City adults…
Highland City runs below FL on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Highland City
No hospital or community health center in Highland City 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 Highland City; ≈ 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 Highland City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Highland City adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Highland City runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.6% of Highland City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Highland City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland City | B | 36.8% | 10.5% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Bartow | C− | 40.4% | 13.2% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Highland City adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Highland City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Highland City is better than Florida on 10 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Highland City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Highland City | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.7–20 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12.1–15.2 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.5–19.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%31.8–42.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%28.1–34.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%34.6–41.5 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.3%21.8–27 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.7–12.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%11–14.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%19.5–25.8 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.8–20.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.2%36.5–46.2 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.1%11.3–15.1 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%73.2–79.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.3%56.1–62.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.4–87.7 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.7–78.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%56.9–65.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%68–81 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.8%17.2–22.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.8–28 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12.7–15.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%11.1–14 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.6%11.2–14 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%26.6–33.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.8–13.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12.3–15.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.4–6.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 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 Highland City
Is Highland City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Highland City is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #254 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Highland City?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 42.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Highland City?
Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Highland City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Highland City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–15.1%), 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 Highland City 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 Highland City.
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.