On CDC estimates, Lake Mack-Forest Hills is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Lake Mack-Forest Hills trails Florida on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Mack-Forest Hills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Mack-Forest Hills
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Lake Mack-Forest Hills
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (39%), vs 31.9% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Lake Mack-Forest Hills runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lake Mack-Forest Hills
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.6%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Lake Mack-Forest Hills is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Lake Mack-Forest Hills is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. 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 Lake Mack-Forest Hills’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Lake Mack-Forest Hills’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Mack-Forest Hills is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 28% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
Out of every 100 Lake Mack-Forest Hills adults…
Lake Mack-Forest Hills runs above FL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
2.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Lake Mack-Forest Hills
No hospital or community health center in Lake Mack-Forest Hills 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 Mack-Forest Hills; ≈ 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 Lake Mack-Forest Hills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Lake Mack-Forest Hills adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Lake Mack-Forest Hills runs above Florida.
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.
18.6% of Lake Mack-Forest Hills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Lake Mack-Forest Hills and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mack-Forest Hills | D | 39% | 15.3% | 20.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Mack-Forest Hills adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Mack-Forest Hills
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Mack-Forest Hills is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Lake Mack-Forest Hills’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Mack-Forest Hills | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.9%22.9–31.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.2–21.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.4–22.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39%32.9–45.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.3%13.1–17.4 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.5%34.6–42.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%36.5–44.4 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.8–33.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%7.8–10.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%9.5–13.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.3%14.4–20.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%17–24.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31%26.1–36.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.3–19.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.7%32.9–42.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.2%14.7–22 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.6–78.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.1%48.6–55.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%80.4–85.5 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.3–79.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.6%59.2–68 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.2%61.4–76.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.5–24 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22.4–29 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.6%17.5–21.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15%13.2–16.7 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%9.4–11.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.6%16.5–20.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.3%33.3–43.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.4%16.3–22.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%15.9–21.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.7–10 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.4–13 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.7–6.6 | 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 Mack-Forest Hills
Is Lake Mack-Forest Hills a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Mack-Forest Hills is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Mack-Forest Hills?
CDC estimates 39% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 45.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Mack-Forest Hills?
Adventhealth Deland in Deland, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Lake Mack-Forest Hills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Mack-Forest Hills have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.7–22%), 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 Mack-Forest Hills 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 Mack-Forest Hills.
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.