Hotel Mims · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Mims is healthier than 56%
Mims differs from Florida on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mims. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mims
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Mims
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.6%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Mims runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Mims
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Mims is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Mims is healthier than 35%. Against the 8,674 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 56%. Health Grade ↓
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 Mims’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Mims’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mims is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, #437 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 55% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Mims’ median household income is $59,005; among the 8,674 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Mims compares well: colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 70.5% (U.S. 65.5%).
Out of every 100 Mims adults…
Mims runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mims is an older town: 33% 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 Mims as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Mims
No hospital or community health center in Mims 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 Mims; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Mims adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Mims 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.
13.7% of Mims adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Mims and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mims | C | 35.5% | 14.8% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Titusville | C+ | 35.6% | 14.1% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mims adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mims
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mims is better than Florida on 3 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Mims’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mims | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%18.8–24.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.3–18 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.3–19 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%30–41.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%13–16.7 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.6%38.8–46.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.6%38.7–46.4 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.6%30.4–36.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.4–12.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%8.8–11.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.2–16.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.5–17.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%22.6–30.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.4–16.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%29.7–39.7 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9.8–13.3 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77–82.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.4%54.1–60.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.6–89.6 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.7–82.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.5%66.1–74.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.8–83.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%16.8–22.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.6–28.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.1%13.5–16.9 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7%12.1–15.3 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%31.1–39.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18%15.7–20.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.9–16.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8–10.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.1–5.1 | 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 Mims
Is Mims a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mims is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #437 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 Mims?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 41.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mims?
Parrish Medical Center in Titusville, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Mims’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mims have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–13.3%), 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 Mims more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mims.
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.