Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Mascotte is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Mascotte differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mascotte. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mascotte
Making ends meet is harder in Mascotte
22.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 16.8% across Florida. Housing insecurity (19.1% vs 13.9%) and no reliable transportation (11.9% vs 9.1%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Mascotte is behind on routine checkups
It trails Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (74% vs 78.4%), dentist visits (50% vs 57.4%), cholesterol checks (83.8% vs 87%) and colon screening (57.3% vs 65.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Mascotte
Mascotte runs below Florida on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.5% vs 9.1%), heart disease (4.9% vs 7.5%) and COPD (5.1% vs 7.2%). A young population is part of it: only 5% 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 Mascotte’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Mascotte’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mascotte is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #349 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 70% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Mascotte’s median household income is $83,878; among the 10,468 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.7% of Mascotte adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mascotte adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Mascotte adults…
Mascotte runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 5% of Mascotte residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Mascotte
No hospital or community health center in Mascotte 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 Mascotte; ≈ 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.
How Mascotte 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.
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Mascotte and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mascotte adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mascotte
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mascotte is better than Florida on 8 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Mascotte’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mascotte | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%18.1–23.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.3 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.7–19.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%31–42.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.3%26.1–32.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.9%29.4–36.5 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.7%17.5–22.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.4–10.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.5–14 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%22.6–30.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.4–20.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8%35.9–45.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.1%18.3–24.2 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%70.2–77.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50%46.6–53.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81.8–85.7 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.9%67.7–74.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.3%52.9–61.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%64.2–77.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17%14.5–19.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%24.4–31.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.4%20.2–24.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.1%17–21.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.8–13 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.7%16.8–20.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.8%26.3–33.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.9–14.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.6–17.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.4 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–3.9 | 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 Mascotte
Is Mascotte a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mascotte is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #349 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mascotte?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 42.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mascotte?
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital in Clermont, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Mascotte’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mascotte have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.3–24.2%), 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 Mascotte 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 Mascotte.
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.