Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Maitland is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Maitland differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Maitland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maitland
Maitland is an active town
Only 17.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Diabetes and COPD are less common in Maitland
Maitland runs below Florida on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.4% vs 13.5%), COPD (4.5% vs 7.2%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Maitland
Grades next door run from Winter Park (A) to Eatonville (C−). Maitland is an A. Around town ↓
Fewer Maitland adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Maitland’s likely range.
What’s behind Maitland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maitland is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #18 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 95% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 78%.
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). Maitland’s median household income is $97,150; among the 8,993 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$121K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Maitland adults…
Maitland runs below FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Maitland residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Maitland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Maitland and the towns around it
Maitland has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maitland | A | 29% | 8.4% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Eatonville | C− | 41.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Winter Park | A | 28.4% | 10.3% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Altamonte Springs | B+ | 31% | 10.9% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Fern Park | B+ | 30.4% | 11.8% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Maitland
No hospital or community health center in Maitland 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 Maitland; ≈ 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 Maitland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Maitland 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.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Maitland adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Maitland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Maitland is better than Florida on 19 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Maitland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Maitland | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.4%11.7–15.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.3–12.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.6–17.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29%24.4–33.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.1%25–31.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%30.9–37.8 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20%17.7–22.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.8%5.5–8.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%7.5–10.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.4%14.8–20.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.1–19.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%33.2–42.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8.6–11.5 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%73–79.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.7%61.7–67.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.5–88.8 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%70.5–76.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%64–72.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%71.5–83.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.7%15.2–20.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%19–24.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%9–11.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.4–7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%6–7.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%8–10 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.3%20.3–26.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9%7.9–10.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 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 Maitland
Is Maitland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maitland is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #18 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Maitland?
CDC estimates 29% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 33.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Maitland?
Adventhealth Orlando in Orlando, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Maitland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Maitland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–11.5%), 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 Maitland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Maitland.
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.