Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Midway is healthier than 75%
Midway differs from Florida on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Midway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Midway
Midway is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Midway is healthier than 50%. Against the 9,112 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 75%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Midway
1 in 8 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (12.5%), vs 8.6% across Florida. Food insecurity (20.5% vs 16.8%) and housing insecurity (19.3% vs 13.9%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes run high in Midway
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.8% across Florida. 43.7% of adults have high blood pressure, vs 36.6% across Florida. Diabetes is also above the state: 16%, vs 13.5% across Florida. In all, Midway runs above Florida on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Midway keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83% vs 78.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.4% 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 Midway’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Midway’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Midway is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 71% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Midway’s median household income is $60,714; among the 9,112 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 75%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Midway compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.9% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 83% (U.S. 77.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.9% of Midway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Midway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Midway adults…
Midway runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Midway
No hospital or community health center in Midway 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 Midway; ≈ 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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How Midway adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Midway runs above Florida.
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Midway and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Midway adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Midway
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Midway is better than Florida on 8 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Midway’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Midway | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%17.6–24.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11–14.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.7–18.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%31.2–43.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16%13.9–18.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%39.8–47.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.5–38.9 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25.7%22.8–28.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.6–6.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.1–7.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.6%4–5.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.2%16.6–24.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.1–15.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%21.5–31 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.9%9.8–14.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44%38.2–49.7 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10–16 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83%80.2–85.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.4%52.8–59.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.6–91.1 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.3–83 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.7%67.7–75.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 84.3%79–88.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.1%11–15.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.3%25.7–33.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.5%18.3–22.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.3%17.1–21.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%10.9–14 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.7–11.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.9%16.8–20.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%26.2–35.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.2–18.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.1–15.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.3–7.3 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7–9.8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%3.9–5.5 | 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 Midway
Is Midway a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Midway is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Midway?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 43.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Midway?
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital in Sanford, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Midway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Midway have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–16%), 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 Midway 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 Midway.
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.