On CDC estimates, North DeLand is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
North DeLand beats Florida on 6 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North DeLand. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North DeLand
North DeLand is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, North DeLand is healthier than 75%. Against the 10,270 towns with similar household incomes ($51K–$84K), it’s healthier than 93%. Health Grade ↓
North DeLand is an active town
Only 21.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in North DeLand
North DeLand runs below Florida on diabetes (10.7% vs 13.5%), heart disease (6.1% vs 7.5%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.8%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
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 North DeLand’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind North DeLand’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North DeLand is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 80% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 58%.
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). North DeLand’s median household income is $67,488; among the 10,270 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$84K), it’s healthier than 93%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 North DeLand adults…
North DeLand runs below FL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of North DeLand residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near North DeLand
No hospital or community health center in North DeLand 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 North DeLand; ≈ 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 North DeLand adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How North DeLand adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
13.8% of North DeLand adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
North DeLand and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North DeLand | B+ | 30.9% | 10.7% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North DeLand adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North DeLand
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North DeLand is better than Florida on 6 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside North DeLand’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North DeLand | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.3%14.6–20.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.3–15 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.5–18.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.9%25.9–36.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33%29.7–36.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33.5–40.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24%21.4–26.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.7–11 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.3–7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.4%5.2–7.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.5–14.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%9.6–14.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%17.9–25.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.2–19.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%29.3–39 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.1%10.6–15.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.7–80.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.6%56–62.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.1–88.2 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.8%73.8–79.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%61.9–70.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%66.6–79.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.7–22.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%22–28.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16%14.4–17.7 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%12–15.1 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.4–10.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.8%12.3–15.4 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%24.9–33.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.1–14.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.3–15.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4–5.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6–8.4 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 North DeLand
Is North DeLand a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North DeLand is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North DeLand?
CDC estimates 30.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.9% and 36.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North DeLand?
Adventhealth Deland in Deland, 1.3 miles in a straight line from North DeLand’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in North DeLand have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–15.7%), 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 North DeLand more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North DeLand.
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.