On CDC estimates, Lake Magdalene is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Lake Magdalene beats Florida on 3 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Magdalene. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Magdalene
Health varies a lot right around Lake Magdalene
Grades next door run from Lutz (A) to University (C−). Lake Magdalene is a B+. Around town ↓
Lake Magdalene has a community health center but no hospital
Tampa Family Health Centers is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Adventhealth Tampa in Tampa, 3.4 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Magdalene’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Lake Magdalene’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Magdalene is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #210 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 83% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 34%).
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 Magdalene’s median household income is $75,594; among the 10,835 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$94K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Lake Magdalene and the towns around it
Lake Magdalene’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 Magdalene | B+ | 30.2% | 13.1% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Tampa | B | 31.9% | 12.5% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Lutz | A | 28.5% | 11.3% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Carrollwood | A− | 29.6% | 12.4% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| University | C− | 35.1% | 12.8% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Northdale | A− | 29.1% | 11.4% | 9.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Lake Magdalene
1 community health center in Lake Magdalene, 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 Lake Magdalene; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Lake Magdalene adults…
On every condition, Lake Magdalene is about the same as Florida. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
4.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Magdalene adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Lake Magdalene adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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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.
12.9% of Lake Magdalene adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Magdalene adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Magdalene
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Magdalene is better than Florida on 3 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Lake Magdalene’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Magdalene | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.5%16.3–20.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.9–14.9 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.4–16.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.2%25.7–34.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.5–14.7 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%33.1–39.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.5%38.9–46.1 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.4%22.8–28.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.4–10.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.3–7.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.9–7.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.2–13.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%9.6–12.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%19.9–26.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.2–18.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%32.2–41.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.5%12.9–16.4 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%75.4–81.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.9%55.7–62 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.4–89.1 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.4–80.6 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62.5–70.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%73.2–84.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.3%13.9–18.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.7–25.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%12.9–16 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%11.6–14.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%26.3–33 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%12.3–15.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%11–13.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5.1–6.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Magdalene
Is Lake Magdalene a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Magdalene is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #210 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Magdalene?
CDC estimates 30.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.7% and 34.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Magdalene?
Adventhealth Tampa in Tampa, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Lake Magdalene’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Magdalene have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.9–16.4%), 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 Magdalene more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Magdalene.
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.