Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Moon Lake is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Moon Lake trails Florida on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moon Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moon Lake
Smoking is more common in Moon Lake
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.5%), about twice the Florida rate. Habits ↓
COPD, depression and stroke run high in Moon Lake
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.9%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Moon Lake runs above Florida on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Moon Lake
42.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 28.5% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). 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 Moon Lake’s likely range.
What’s behind Moon Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moon Lake is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #614 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 34% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Moon Lake’s median household income is $48,878; among the 5,342 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 12%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
3.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Moon Lake adults…
Moon Lake runs above FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Moon Lake residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moon Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Moon Lake
No hospital or community health center in Moon Lake 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 Moon Lake; ≈ 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).
How Moon Lake adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Moon Lake runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.4% of Moon Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Moon Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Lake | D− | 38.2% | 16.4% | 25.5% | CDC place |
| River Ridge | B− | 31.3% | 12.8% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moon Lake adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moon Lake
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moon Lake is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 25; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Moon Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moon Lake | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.1%25.9–34.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.1–23.5 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.1%19.5–24.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%32.5–43.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.3–18.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.9%39.1–46.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.1%38.3–45.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32%28.9–35.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%8.9–11.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14%12–16.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.5%24.2–33.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 25.5%21.5–29.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.2%30.8–41.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.1–18.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.2%36.1–46.4 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.9%15.1–22.9 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%70.6–77.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42.4%39.1–45.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.5%77.8–83.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%73.8–79.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.8%48.9–58.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.9%57–72.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.6–27.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.5%25.3–32.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.1%24.7–30 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.8%16.8–21.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13%11.6–14.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.9%12.6–15.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.4%28.7–34.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.2%39–49.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.4%19.3–25.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.9%19–25.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.2%8–10.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.5%11.6–15.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7%6–8.2 | 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 Moon Lake
Is Moon Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moon Lake is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #614 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 12%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moon Lake?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.5% and 43.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moon Lake?
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Moon Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Moon Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.1–22.9%), 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 Moon Lake 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 Moon Lake.
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.