Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lealman is healthier than 55%
Lealman trails Florida on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lealman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lealman
COPD, stroke and depression run high in Lealman
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Depression is also above the state: 20.6%, vs 17.1% across Florida. In all, Lealman runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Every town around Lealman scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Lealman’s C−, from Kenneth City (C) to St. Petersburg (B+). Around town ↓
Smoking is more common in Lealman
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Lealman is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lealman is healthier than 18%. Against the 4,124 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 55%. 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 Lealman’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Lealman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lealman is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns, #541 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 57% of U.S. towns); physical distress 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). Lealman’s median household income is $45,308; among the 4,124 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lealman adults…
Lealman runs above FL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lealman and the towns around it
Lealman’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lealman | C− | 35.2% | 15.8% | 18% | CDC place |
| Pinellas Park | C+ | 32.5% | 14% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| St. Petersburg | B+ | 32.7% | 12.2% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Kenneth City | C | 32.5% | 16.1% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Care in and near Lealman
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Lealman, 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 Lealman; ≈ 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 Lealman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Lealman adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Lealman runs above Florida.
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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.
20% of Lealman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
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of Lealman adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lealman
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lealman is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Lealman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lealman | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.7%22.9–28.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.5–19.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.3–20.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%29.4–41.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.8%13.9–17.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%34.9–42.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42%37.9–46 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%27.1–33.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%8.1–9.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.3–5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.2%15.2–21.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%15.7–20.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.9%26.7–35.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.2–17.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%33.7–43.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.7%14.7–18.8 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.7–80.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52%48.7–55.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%83–86.6 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%74.9–80.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%58.8–67.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.8%62.3–76.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%17.5–23.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.5%24.2–31.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.9%18–21.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%9.6–11.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20%18.2–22 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37%32.9–41.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%17.1–21.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15.3–19 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.9–9.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%7–8.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.6–11.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5–6 | 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 Lealman
Is Lealman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lealman is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #541 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 Lealman?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 41.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lealman?
HCA Florida Northside Hospital in Saint Petersburg, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Lealman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lealman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.7–18.8%), 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 Lealman 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 Lealman.
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.