Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Minneola is healthier than 35%
Minneola differs from Florida on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Minneola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Minneola
Against towns with similar incomes, Minneola’s lead shrinks
Minneola is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, but 35% of the 7,014 towns with similar household incomes ($83K–$139K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Minneola
Minneola runs below Florida on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.2% vs 7.5%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.8%) and cancer (6.8% vs 9.1%). A young population is part of it: only 10% 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 Minneola’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Minneola’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Minneola is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #260 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 71% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Minneola’s median household income is $110,902; among the 7,014 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$139K), it’s healthier than 35%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Minneola adults…
Minneola runs below FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Minneola residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Minneola
No hospital or community health center in Minneola 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 Minneola; ≈ 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 Minneola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Minneola 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.
12.2% of Minneola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Minneola and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Minneola adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Minneola
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Minneola is better than Florida on 10 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Minneola’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Minneola | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%15.6–20.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.4–14.8 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%29.7–41.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.7–12.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%27.1–33.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%30.7–37.9 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22%19.5–24.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.8–6.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.3–10.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.4–14.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.3%19.6–27.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.3–20.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%34–43.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.5%12.3–17.1 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.8%72.3–79.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.3%54–60.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.7–87.5 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.9%69.6–75.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%56.7–65.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%67.4–80.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.3%15.6–21.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%21.2–27.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%13.2–16.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%12.1–15.3 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2%10.8–13.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%24.4–32 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.3–13.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.3–16.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.4–8.4 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 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 Minneola
Is Minneola a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Minneola is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #260 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 Minneola?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 41.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Minneola?
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital in Clermont, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Minneola’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Minneola have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.3–17.1%), 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 Minneola 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 Minneola.
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.