On CDC estimates, Meadow Woods is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Meadow Woods differs from Florida on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Meadow Woods. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meadow Woods
Cancer and COPD are less common in Meadow Woods
Meadow Woods runs below Florida on six chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.8% vs 9.1%), COPD (4% vs 7.2%) and heart disease (4.6% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Meadow Woods is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Orlando (B). Around town ↓
Meadow Woods has a community health center but no hospital
Community Health Centers is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Ucf Lake Nona Hospital in Orlando, 2.9 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Meadow Woods’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Meadow Woods’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Meadow Woods is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #196 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 88% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 53%.
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). Meadow Woods’ median household income is $82,744; among the 10,573 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Meadow Woods adults…
Meadow Woods runs below FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Meadow Woods residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Meadow Woods and the towns around it
Meadow Woods has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Woods | B+ | 33.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Orlando | B | 34.5% | 11.2% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Southchase | B− | 33.7% | 13.6% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Buenaventura Lakes | C− | 41.7% | 16% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Meadow Woods
1 community health center in Meadow Woods, 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 Meadow Woods; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Meadow Woods adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Meadow Woods 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.
15.6% of Meadow Woods adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Meadow Woods adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Meadow Woods
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Meadow Woods is better than Florida on 12 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Meadow Woods’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Meadow Woods | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%17.1–21.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11.1–13.9 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%28.7–38.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.4%25.4–31.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%30.9–37.8 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.3%15.2–19.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.8%4.4–5.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4%3.6–4.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.5–12.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.5–11.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%22–28.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.8–17.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41%36.5–45.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.2%17.6–23 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%71.5–78.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.4%55.2–61.5 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.5–87.9 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.2%69–75.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.5%55.1–63.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%69.1–81.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.7%12.5–17.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.9%23.6–30.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19%17.2–20.8 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.9%15.1–18.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6%14–17.1 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%23.4–29.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%10–12.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.8–14.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%6–7.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%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 Meadow Woods
Is Meadow Woods a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Meadow Woods is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #196 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Meadow Woods?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 38.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Meadow Woods?
Ucf Lake Nona Hospital in Orlando, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Meadow Woods’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Meadow Woods have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.6–23%), 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 Meadow Woods more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Meadow Woods.
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.