On CDC estimates, Medulla is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Medulla differs from Florida on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Medulla. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Medulla
Depression is more common in Medulla
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.5%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.3%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Medulla
Medulla runs below Florida on four chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.9% vs 7.5%), diabetes (11% vs 13.5%) and stroke (3.2% vs 3.8%). A young population is part of it: only 15% 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 Medulla’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Medulla’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medulla is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #371 of 636 in Florida. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 67% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Medulla’s median household income is $70,802; among the 10,583 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
How Medulla adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Medulla runs above Florida.
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Out of every 100 Medulla adults…
Medulla runs below FL on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Medulla
No hospital or community health center in Medulla 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 Medulla; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Medulla 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.
14.9% of Medulla adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Medulla and the towns around it
Medulla’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medulla | B− | 38.7% | 11% | 14% | CDC place |
| Lakeland Highlands | A− | 34.4% | 10.8% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Willow Oak | C− | 41.7% | 12.2% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Fuller Heights | C | 39.6% | 12% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Medulla adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Medulla
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Medulla is better than Florida on 5 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Medulla’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Medulla | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.8%17.6–22.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.9–16.1 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.5–20.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.7%33.6–44 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11%9.7–12.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32%29–35.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.3–41.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.3–27.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.7%6–7.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%9.9–14.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%12.1–15.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%21.2–27.8 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.4–19.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.3%36.6–46.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.1%13.3–17.1 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%73–79.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.1%55.9–62.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.3–86.7 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.5–77.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.6%59.3–67.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%68.1–81.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.8–23.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.8–28 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%14.3–17.4 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%12.3–15.3 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.4–10 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.9%13.4–16.4 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%28.6–35.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.9–15.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.6–16.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–5.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.3–9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.1 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Medulla
Is Medulla a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medulla is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #371 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Medulla?
CDC estimates 38.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 44%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Medulla?
Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Medulla’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Medulla have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.3–17.1%), 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 Medulla 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 Medulla.
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.