Photo: The College of Central Florida · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lecanto is healthier than 68%
Lecanto differs from Florida on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lecanto. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lecanto
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Lecanto
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Lecanto runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lecanto
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.6%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Lecanto is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lecanto is healthier than 40%. Against the 7,792 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 68%. 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 Lecanto’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Lecanto’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lecanto is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #406 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 75% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Lecanto’s median household income is $56,215; among the 7,792 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 68%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Lecanto compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Lecanto adults…
Lecanto runs above FL on 6 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.
4.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Lecanto
1 community health center in Lecanto, 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 Lecanto; ≈ 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 Lecanto adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Lecanto 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.
14% of Lecanto adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Lecanto and the towns around it
Lecanto’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecanto | C+ | 32.1% | 14% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Homosassa Springs | C− | 34.5% | 16.4% | 19.5% | CDC place |
| Citrus Hills | B+ | 27.9% | 15.8% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Pine Ridge | B− | 29.8% | 16% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Sugarmill Woods | B− | 29.8% | 16.1% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Black Diamond | B− | 28.3% | 16.9% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lecanto adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lecanto
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lecanto is better than Florida on 6 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Lecanto’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lecanto | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%18.9–24.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.4–18.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.7–18.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.1%26.5–38.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12.2–15.9 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%35.7–43.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.6%39.5–47.6 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.3%30–36.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–11 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.1%11–13.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.6–10.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%8.8–11.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.7%10.5–15.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13.4–18 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%23.4–31.8 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.5–16.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%33.5–44 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%10.6–14.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.8–82.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.7%52.2–59 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.8–88.9 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.8–83.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%65.7–74.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%65.6–79.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%15.6–21.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.5–28 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%13.2–16.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.8–12.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14%12.4–15.6 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%31.8–40.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%16.2–20.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.6–16.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.9–11.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8–10.1 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–4.9 | 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 Lecanto
Is Lecanto a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lecanto is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #406 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 Lecanto?
CDC estimates 32.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.5% and 38.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lecanto?
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital in Inverness, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Lecanto’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lecanto have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–14.4%), 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 Lecanto more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lecanto.
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.