Photo: Wknight94 talk · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hudson is healthier than 73%
Hudson differs from Florida on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hudson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hudson
Hudson is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hudson is healthier than 37%. Against the 6,312 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 73%. Health Grade ↓
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Hudson
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Hudson runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 46% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hudson, and more people treating it
47.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 83.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hudson keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.6% vs 78.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.1% 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 Hudson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Hudson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, #425 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 78% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Hudson’s median household income is $51,513; among the 6,312 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 73%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Hudson compares well: checkup in the past year, 81.6% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90.1% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Hudson adults…
Hudson runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hudson is an older town: 46% 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 Hudson as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hudson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Hudson
1 hospital in Hudson, 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 Hudson; ≈ 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.
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How Hudson 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.
12.3% of Hudson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Hudson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | C+ | 31.8% | 16.3% | 15% | CDC place |
| Bayonet Point | C− | 33.7% | 15.8% | 16.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hudson adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hudson
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hudson is better than Florida on 9 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Hudson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hudson | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%19.8–25.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.5–19.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.5–17 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.8%26.7–37 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.3%14.3–18.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.4%43.6–51.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 47.5%43.4–51.4 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.8%34.4–41.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14%12.7–15.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.4%10.2–12.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.7–15.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.9–17.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%25.8–33.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10.4–14.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%30.5–40.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%10.7–14.3 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78.8–84.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.1%53.7–60.5 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.8–91.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.9%81.4–86.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71%66.8–74.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%67.1–79.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%16.2–21.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.5–26.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%11.9–14.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.6–8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.3%11–13.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.4%35.3–43.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.8%18.4–23.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.5–15.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.7%10.5–12.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Hudson
Is Hudson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #425 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 Hudson?
CDC estimates 31.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 37%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hudson?
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, 0.1 miles in a straight line from Hudson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hudson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–14.3%), 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 Hudson 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 Hudson.
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.