Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Kenneth City is healthier than 69%
Kenneth City differs from Florida on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kenneth City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kenneth City
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Kenneth City
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Kenneth City runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Kenneth City, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 14.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Florida 15.9%), yet 24.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Kenneth City, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Kenneth City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Kenneth City is healthier than 31%. Against the 5,541 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 69%. Health Grade ↓
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 Kenneth City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Kenneth City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kenneth City is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #463 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 74% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Kenneth City’s median household income is $49,347; among the 5,541 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Kenneth City compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Kenneth City adults…
Kenneth City runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Kenneth City is an older town: 35% 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 Kenneth City as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kenneth City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Kenneth City
No hospital or community health center in Kenneth 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 Kenneth 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Kenneth City adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
15.8% of Kenneth City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Kenneth City and the towns around it
Kenneth City’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth City | C | 32.5% | 16.1% | 15% | CDC place |
| West Lealman | C− | 34.1% | 16.6% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Lealman | C− | 35.2% | 15.8% | 18% | CDC place |
| St. Petersburg | B+ | 32.7% | 12.2% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Pinellas Park | C+ | 32.5% | 14% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kenneth City adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kenneth City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kenneth City is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Kenneth City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kenneth City | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%21.5–27.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.4–19.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.7–18.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.5%27–38.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.1%14–18.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.2%37.3–44.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.4%40.2–48.4 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.3%30.8–37.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.8%10.7–13 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.8–12.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.7–19.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.9–17.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%26.2–34.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.1–16 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%31.6–41.6 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.9%12.8–17.1 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.5–82.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.6%50.3–57 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86–89.2 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%78.9–84.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%62.8–71.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%64.5–78.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%16.6–22.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%23.4–30.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.9%15.2–18.7 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%11–13.9 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%8.2–9.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.8%14.1–17.6 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.9%33.9–42 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.8%18.4–23.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.7–17.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.2–11.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 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 Kenneth City
Is Kenneth City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kenneth City is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #463 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 Kenneth City?
CDC estimates 32.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 38.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kenneth City?
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital in Saint Petersburg, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Kenneth City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kenneth City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.8–17.1%), 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 Kenneth City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kenneth 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.