On CDC estimates, Horizon West is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Horizon West differs from Florida on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Horizon West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Horizon West
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Horizon West
Horizon West runs below Florida on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.6% vs 7.5%), stroke (1.9% vs 3.8%) and COPD (3.8% vs 7.2%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Horizon West doesn’t win on
18% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Horizon West is an active town
Only 17% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. The town has 13 miles of trails across 21 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 Horizon West’s likely range.
What’s behind Horizon West’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Horizon West is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #19 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 97% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 69%.
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). Horizon West’s median household income is $127,335; among the 4,822 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($96K–$159K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Horizon West adults…
Horizon West runs below FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Horizon West residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
Care in and near Horizon West
No hospital or community health center in Horizon West 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 Horizon West; ≈ 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 Horizon West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Horizon West adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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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% of Horizon West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Horizon West and the towns around it
Horizon West’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon West | A | 29.6% | 7.7% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Bay Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Winter Garden | A− | 31.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Four Corners | B+ | 36% | 10.5% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Lake Butler | A+ | 27.7% | 9.5% | 8.6% | CDC place |
Bay Lake: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Horizon West adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Horizon West
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Horizon West is better than Florida on 19 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Horizon West’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Horizon West | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13%11.3–14.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.3%9–11.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.1–17.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.6%25–34.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 24.8%21.9–27.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32%28.6–35.4 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.7%14.7–18.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6%3.3–4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.9%1.8–2.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7%5.7–8.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%8.2–11.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17%14.4–19.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.2–21.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9%34.5–43.6 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%71–77.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.9%61.9–67.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.2–88.5 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.4%64.8–71.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%55.7–64.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%70.5–82.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.3%15.7–21 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%20–25.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9.6–12 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%6–7.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.3–7.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%8–10.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.4%18.5–24.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.7%6.6–8.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.9–6.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 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 Horizon West
Is Horizon West a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Horizon West is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #19 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Horizon West?
CDC estimates 29.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 34.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Horizon West?
Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Horizon West’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Horizon West have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–11.7%), 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 Horizon West 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 Horizon West.
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.