Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Madison is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Madison differs from Florida on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Madison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Madison
Dental care lags in Madison
40.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 24.9% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Madison
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (37.6%), more than twice the Florida rate. Utility shut-off threats (20.5% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (19.3% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 42.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Madison
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.3%, vs 13.5% across Florida. In all, Madison runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Madison is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Madison is healthier than 2%. Against the 630 towns with similar household incomes ($23K–$38K), it’s healthier than 26%. 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 Madison’s likely range.
What’s behind Madison’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Madison is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #628 of 636 in Florida. All seven of Madison’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 19.6% of adults, against 14.3% across Florida and 13% nationally.
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). Madison’s median household income is $30,673; among the 630 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($23K–$38K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Madison compares well: binge drinking, 11.4% (U.S. 15.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Madison 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.
42.3% of Madison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Madison adults…
Madison runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Madison residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Madison
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Madison, 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 Madison; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Madison adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Madison runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Madison and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | D− | 42.9% | 19.3% | 22.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Madison adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Madison
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Madison is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Madison’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Madison | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.5%28.6–36.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.3–22 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.8%19.3–24.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.9%36.4–49.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.3%17.1–21.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.6%42.6–50.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35.9–43.6 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.9%28.8–35.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.2–14.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.5%11–14 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.4%5.8–7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.9%21.1–29.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.3%19.1–25.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.9%33.9–44.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.3–13.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.1%41.4–52.7 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.9%16.4–23.5 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.4–83.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 40.9%37.4–44.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%80.5–85 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%77.5–82 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%57.3–67 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%69.4–82 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16.2–22.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.6%27.9–35.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 37.6%35–40.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 29.1%26.6–31.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20.5%18.4–22.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.3%17.7–21 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 42.3%39.6–45.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.7%38.9–48.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25%22.2–27.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.4%18.7–24.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.3%13.5–17.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 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 Madison
Is Madison a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Madison is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #628 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Madison?
CDC estimates 42.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.4% and 49.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Madison?
Madison County Memorial Hospital in Madison, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Madison’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Madison have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.4–23.5%), 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 Madison more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Madison.
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.