Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Inglis is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Inglis differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Inglis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Inglis
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Inglis
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.9%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.2%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Inglis runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Inglis
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Inglis
50.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 20.3% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). 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 Inglis’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Inglis’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Inglis is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 64% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Inglis’ median household income is $56,500; among the 7,884 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Inglis compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Inglis adults…
Inglis runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Inglis is an older town: 36% 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 Inglis as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Inglis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Inglis
No hospital or community health center in Inglis 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 Inglis; ≈ 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).
How Inglis adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Inglis runs above 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.
20.2% of Inglis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Inglis and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglis | D | 34.2% | 18.3% | 19.8% | CDC place |
| Yankeetown | — | — | — | — |
Yankeetown: 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 Inglis adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Inglis
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Inglis is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Inglis’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Inglis | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.1%23.3–31.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17–22.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.1–20.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.2%29–40.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.3%16.1–20.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.5%43.7–51.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 46.1%42–50.1 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.1%35.6–42.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13%11.6–14.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.2%10.8–13.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.9%11.8–16.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6%5.2–6.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.3%16.9–24.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.8%16.4–23.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.6%27.8–37.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.7–15.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.5%35.3–45.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.6%11–16.6 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.6–83.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.2%46.6–53.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.3–89 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.4%79.6–84.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%58.7–67.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.8%60.4–74.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%16.7–22.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.8–26.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.3%16.3–20.3 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.3%10.8–13.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.2%18.1–22.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.2%35.6–45.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.8%19.5–26.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.2–19 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%6.9–9.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%9.8–13.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.3–7.3 | 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 Inglis
Is Inglis a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Inglis is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Inglis?
CDC estimates 34.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29% and 40.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Inglis?
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital in Inverness, 24.1 miles in a straight line from Inglis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Inglis have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11–16.6%), 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 Inglis more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Inglis.
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.