On CDC estimates, Molino is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Molino differs from Florida on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Molino. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Molino
Depression is more common in Molino
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.1%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.8%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Molino
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Molino’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Molino’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Molino is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 34% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Molino’s median household income is $74,753; among the 10,854 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How Molino adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Molino runs above Florida.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Molino adults…
Molino runs above FL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Molino
No hospital or community health center in Molino 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 Molino; ≈ 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 Molino 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.
18.1% of Molino adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Molino and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molino | C− | 38.3% | 14.6% | 16.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Molino adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Molino
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Molino is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Molino’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Molino | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%19.4–25.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.3–18.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.7–21.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%32.4–44.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.6%12.8–16.6 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.5%38.7–46.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.8–43.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%27.1–33.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.2%7.9–10.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.7–16.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%14–19.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.9%23.7–32.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%12.9–18.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%32.9–44.4 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%9.6–14.2 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.4–80.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.7%47.9–55.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.8–87.5 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75–80.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.3–70.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%66.3–80.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18.1–24.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.6–29.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.3%16.3–20.2 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.3%13.6–17.2 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.1%16.2–20.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.7%31.4–40.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17%14.8–19.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14–18.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.5–11.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 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 Molino
Is Molino a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Molino is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Molino?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 44.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Molino?
HCA Florida West Hospital in Pensacola, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Molino’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Molino have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–14.2%), 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 Molino 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 Molino.
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.