Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Lake Hamilton is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Lake Hamilton differs from Florida on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Hamilton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Lake Hamilton is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Lake Hamilton
45.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 20.2% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lake Hamilton
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.2%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (13.7% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (14% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 28.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Lake Hamilton adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41.1%, vs 31.3% across Florida). The biggest difference is vision loss: 8.8% vs 6%. Disability ↓
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 Lake Hamilton’s likely range.
What’s behind Lake Hamilton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Hamilton is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #609 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 16% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Lake Hamilton’s median household income is $60,486; among the 9,052 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Hamilton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.2% of Lake Hamilton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Hamilton adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Lake Hamilton adults…
Lake Hamilton runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lake Hamilton
No hospital or community health center in Lake Hamilton 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 Lake Hamilton; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lake Hamilton adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Lake Hamilton runs above Florida.
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Lake Hamilton and the towns around it
Lake Hamilton’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hamilton | D | 44.1% | 15.8% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Haines City | D | 43.5% | 15.6% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Dundee | D− | 46.5% | 18.7% | 21.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Hamilton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Hamilton is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Lake Hamilton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Hamilton | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.6%25.3–31.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.5–20.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18.1–22.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.1%38.8–49.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.8%14.1–17.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%35.5–42.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%36.9–43.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%26.2–31.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.2%17–23.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.7%16.1–21.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.8%29.5–38 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.2–17 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.8%41–51 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.1%19.3–25 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73.7–79.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.3%41.9–48.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83%81.1–84.9 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.6–80.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.8%52.2–61.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.5%59.7–74.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.8–23.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.8%24.5–31.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.2%23.9–28.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.3%18.2–22.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.7%12.2–15.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14%12.7–15.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.2%25.8–30.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.1%36.9–45.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.1%17.8–22.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.9%16.8–21 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.8%8–9.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.4–6.7 | 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 Lake Hamilton
Is Lake Hamilton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Hamilton is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health, #609 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Hamilton?
CDC estimates 44.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.8% and 49.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Hamilton?
Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Lake Hamilton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Hamilton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.3–25%), 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 Lake Hamilton 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 Lake Hamilton.
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.