Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Loughman is healthier than 86%
Loughman differs from Florida on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Loughman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Loughman
Loughman is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Loughman is healthier than 66%. Against the 10,127 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 86%. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Loughman doesn’t win on
18.8% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Loughman
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (18.7%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 20.2%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Loughman
Loughman runs below Florida on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.3% vs 7.5%), cancer (5.4% vs 9.1%) and stroke (2.3% vs 3.8%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
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 Loughman’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Loughman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Loughman is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #243 of 636 in Florida. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 90% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Loughman’s median household income is $66,273; among the 10,127 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 86%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Loughman adults…
Loughman runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Loughman residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Loughman adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Loughman runs above Florida.
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Care in and near Loughman
No hospital or community health center in Loughman 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 Loughman; ≈ 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 Loughman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.1% of Loughman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Loughman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughman | B+ | 37.2% | 9.1% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Loughman adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Loughman
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Loughman is better than Florida on 9 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Loughman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Loughman | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%15.5–20.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.1–14.3 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.5–20.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%32.1–42.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.1%8–10.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26%23.2–28.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.1%29.9–36.4 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.6%16.6–20.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4–5.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%9.1–13.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.6–13.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19.6–26.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%16–22 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.2%37.3–47.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.5%14.7–20.5 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.4%69.9–76.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.2%52.9–59.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%80.5–85.1 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.3%67.5–73.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59%54.6–63.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%65.6–79.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.5–23.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%23.8–30.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.5%16.7–20.4 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.2%14.5–18 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.1%14.4–17.8 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.3%25.7–33.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%9–11.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%13.2–17.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Loughman
Is Loughman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Loughman is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #243 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 Loughman?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 42.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Loughman?
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital in Kissimmee, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Loughman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Loughman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.7–20.5%), 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 Loughman more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Loughman.
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.