Photo: The original uploader was Baylink at English Wikipedia.. Copyright 2005 Jay R. Ashworth. · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Largo is healthier than 70%
Largo differs from Florida on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Largo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Largo
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Largo
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 32%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Largo runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Largo
Grades next door run from Belleair (A) to South Highpoint (C−). Largo is a B−. Around town ↓
Largo is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Largo is healthier than 48%. Against the 9,434 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 70%. 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 Largo’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Largo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Largo is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #373 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 75% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Largo’s median household income is $62,096; among the 9,434 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 70%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Largo adults…
Largo runs above FL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Largo is an older town: 28% 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 Largo as about how healthy they are.
Largo and the towns around it
Largo’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largo | B− | 32.2% | 13.8% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| South Highpoint | C− | 36.9% | 13.6% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| Ridgecrest | C− | 40.4% | 15.3% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Belleair Bluffs | B− | 31.9% | 15% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Harbor Bluffs | A− | 29.4% | 12.2% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Clearwater | B− | 33.3% | 13.5% | 14% | CDC place |
| Pinellas Park | C+ | 32.5% | 14% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Belleair | A | 26.5% | 12.1% | 7.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Largo
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Largo, 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 Largo; ≈ 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.
9.5 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Largo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Largo 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.
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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.
13.7% of Largo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Largo adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Largo
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Largo is better than Florida on 5 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Largo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Largo | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%18.4–23.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.5–18.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%26.7–37.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12–15.7 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.4–42.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.5%38.4–46.6 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32%28.7–35.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.6–12.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%8–9.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%8.3–10.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%12–17.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%11.8–15.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.1%22.2–30.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.4–17.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%30.7–40.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11.7–15 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.9–82.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.1%54.8–61.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86.2–89.1 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77–82.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69%64.7–73.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%65.6–79.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%17–23.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.4–27.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%13–16 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.6–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.3–8.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7%12.3–15.2 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%30.5–38.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%15.3–19.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.7–16 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.5 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%8–9.9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 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 Largo
Is Largo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Largo is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #373 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 Largo?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 37.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Largo?
HCA Florida Largo Hospital in Largo, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Largo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Largo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–15%), 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 Largo more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Largo.
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.