Photo: Premiess · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Micco is healthier than 84%
Micco differs from Florida on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Micco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Micco
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Micco
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (18%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14%), about twice the Florida rate. COPD is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 7.2% across Florida. In all, Micco runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 61% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Micco is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Micco is healthier than 40%. Against the 4,290 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 84%. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Micco, and more people treating it
53.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 87.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Micco keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.6% vs 78.4%) and cholesterol checks (93.7% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
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 Micco’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Micco’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Micco is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #403 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 94% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Micco’s median household income is $45,794; among the 4,290 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 84%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Micco compares well: binge drinking, 8.9% (U.S. 15.4%); sleep under 7 hours, 30.2% (U.S. 36%); checkup in the past year, 86.6% (U.S. 77.4%).
Out of every 100 Micco adults…
Micco runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Micco is an older town: 61% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Micco as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Micco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Micco
No hospital or community health center in Micco 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 Micco; ≈ 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.
6.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Micco adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Micco does better than 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.7% of Micco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Micco and the towns around it
Micco’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micco | C+ | 33.2% | 18.7% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Grant-Valkaria | B+ | 32.8% | 13.2% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Roseland | B | 26.1% | 15.3% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Palm Bay | C+ | 36.5% | 14% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Micco adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Micco
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Micco is better than Florida on 13 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Micco’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Micco | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20–26.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16–20.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.5–14.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%27.9–38.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.7%16.4–21.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 53.4%49.1–57.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 51.1%46.9–55.4 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 45.7%41.7–49.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 18%16.4–19.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 14%12.6–15.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.1%11.4–14.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.7–14.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%11.1–15.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%24.9–33.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 8.9%7.3–10.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%25.6–34.9 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.7–11.2 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 86.6%84.3–88.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60%56.7–63.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.7%92.8–94.5 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 87.3%84.9–89.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 77.7%73.8–81.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%71.2–83.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.2%14.6–19.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.8–23.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.5%5.6–7.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.8%36.5–45.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.7%20.7–26.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.5–13.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 14.3%12.7–15.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.2–10.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 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 Micco
Is Micco a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Micco is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #403 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Micco?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 38.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Micco?
Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital in Sebastian, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Micco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Micco have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–11.2%), 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 Micco more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Micco.
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.