On CDC estimates, Myrtle Grove is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns
Myrtle Grove differs from Florida on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Myrtle Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Myrtle Grove
Mental distress runs high in Myrtle Grove
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.5%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 21.1%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Myrtle Grove is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its C+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Bellview (C). Around town ↓
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 Myrtle Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Myrtle Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Myrtle Grove is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #418 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 59% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Myrtle Grove’s median household income is $67,647; among the 10,293 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
How Myrtle Grove adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Myrtle Grove runs above Florida.
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Myrtle Grove and the towns around it
Myrtle Grove has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Grove | C+ | 35% | 12.3% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Bellview | C | 37.1% | 13.6% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Warrington | D | 39.2% | 15.5% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| West Pensacola | D− | 43.5% | 18% | 21.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Myrtle Grove adults…
Myrtle Grove runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Myrtle Grove
No hospital or community health center in Myrtle Grove 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 Myrtle Grove; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Myrtle Grove 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.
17.6% of Myrtle Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Myrtle Grove adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Myrtle Grove
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Myrtle Grove is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Myrtle Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Myrtle Grove | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%19–23.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.5–21.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%29.4–40.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.9–13.9 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%33.1–40.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32.3–39.5 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.4%22.8–28.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%7.1–8.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.4%11.7–17.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12.9–16.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27%23.3–30.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14–19.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%31.9–42.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14%12.2–15.9 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.2%71.6–78.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54%50.4–57.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.6%79.5–83.6 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%71.5–76.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%58.5–68.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%65.6–80.2 | 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 | 26.7%23.4–30.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%16.7–20.4 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%10.1–12.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.6%15.8–19.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%31.4–39.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%13.3–16.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.4–19.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.8–10.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 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 Myrtle Grove
Is Myrtle Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Myrtle Grove is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #418 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Myrtle Grove?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 40.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Myrtle Grove?
Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Myrtle Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Myrtle Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–15.9%), 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 Myrtle Grove 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 Myrtle Grove.
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.