Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Mount Dora is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns
Mount Dora differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mount Dora. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Dora
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Mount Dora
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.4%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Mount Dora runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mount Dora, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Mount Dora keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.5% vs 78.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.3% vs 87%). 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 Mount Dora’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Mount Dora’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Dora is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns, #353 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 80% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Mount Dora’s median household income is $74,537; among the 10,860 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Mount Dora adults…
Mount Dora runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mount Dora is an older town: 34% 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 Mount Dora as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Dora adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Mount Dora
No hospital or community health center in Mount Dora 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 Mount Dora; ≈ 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 mile of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Mount Dora adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Mount Dora does better than 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.
13.7% of Mount Dora adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Mount Dora and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Dora | B− | 34.8% | 15% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Eustis | C− | 37.8% | 15.6% | 15.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mount Dora adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mount Dora
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mount Dora is better than Florida on 10 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Mount Dora’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mount Dora | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%18–23.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.8%29.2–40.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%13.1–17 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.9%37.1–44.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%38–45.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4%29.3–35.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.2%11.1–13.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8.2–10.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7.4–9.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.1%10.9–15.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%10–13.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%22.5–30.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.7–15.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.2–40.7 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%12–15.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.5–84.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.8%54.5–61.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%88–90.6 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.1%79.6–84.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.5%66.5–74.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%66.3–79.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.8%14.3–19.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.8–24.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%13–16.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%10.3–13 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7.2–8.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7%12.2–15.2 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%30.1–37.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.3–19.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.5–14.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 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 Mount Dora
Is Mount Dora a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Dora is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #353 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mount Dora?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 40.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mount Dora?
Uf Health Leesburg Hospital in Leesburg, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Mount Dora’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mount Dora have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12–15.8%), 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 Mount Dora more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mount Dora.
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.