Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Monticello is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Monticello differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monticello. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monticello
Stroke, COPD and high blood pressure run high in Monticello
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.8% across Florida. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 7.2% across Florida. High blood pressure is also above the state: 49.2%, vs 36.6% across Florida. In all, Monticello runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Monticello
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.5%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (13.9% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 29% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Monticello
48.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Monticello is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Monticello is healthier than 15%. Against the 4,456 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 46%. 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 Monticello’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Monticello’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monticello is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #557 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 45% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Monticello’s median household income is $46,343; among the 4,456 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Where Monticello compares well: binge drinking, 11.9% (U.S. 15.4%).
Out of every 100 Monticello adults…
Monticello runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29% of Monticello adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Monticello adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Monticello
No hospital or community health center in Monticello 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 Monticello; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Monticello adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Monticello runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
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Monticello and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello | C− | 36.8% | 18.1% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Monticello adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Monticello
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Monticello is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Monticello’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Monticello | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.2%24.3–30.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16.1–20 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%30.7–43.3 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.1%16.1–20.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.2%45.3–53.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.4%39.4–47.5 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.3%29.1–35.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.9–10.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%10–12.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6%5.5–6.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20%16.6–23.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%15.5–20.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.1%27–35.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.9%9.7–14.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%34.2–45.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.3%12.1–16.7 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.3–84.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.2%44.6–52 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.4–88.6 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.3–83.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%60.7–70.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%63.2–77.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.4%14.8–20.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%23.8–30.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.5%24.3–28.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.6%18.6–22.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.5%13–16.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.9%12.7–15.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29%26.8–31.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.7%35.7–44.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.3%19.9–25 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%15–18.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8.2–10 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12%10.7–13.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%6–7.5 | 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 Monticello
Is Monticello a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monticello is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #557 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 46%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Monticello?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 43.3%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Monticello?
Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, 20.5 miles in a straight line from Monticello’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Monticello have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.1–16.7%), 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 Monticello more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monticello.
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.