On CDC estimates, North Weeki Wachee is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns
North Weeki Wachee differs from Florida on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Weeki Wachee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Weeki Wachee
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in North Weeki Wachee
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.9%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, North Weeki Wachee runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in North Weeki Wachee, and more people treating it
43.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 84.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
North Weeki Wachee keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.9% 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 North Weeki Wachee’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind North Weeki Wachee’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Weeki Wachee is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns, #452 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 74% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 6%).
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 Weeki Wachee’s median household income is $64,891; among the 9,918 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where North Weeki Wachee compares well: binge drinking, 11.1% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 81.9% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.3% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 North Weeki Wachee adults…
North Weeki Wachee runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
North Weeki Wachee is an older town: 29% 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 North Weeki Wachee as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Weeki Wachee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near North Weeki Wachee
No hospital or community health center in North Weeki Wachee 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 Weeki Wachee; ≈ 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.
16 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How North Weeki Wachee adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of North Weeki Wachee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
North Weeki Wachee and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Weeki Wachee | C | 35.7% | 17.2% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| High Point | C+ | 33.6% | 18.1% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Weeki Wachee adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Weeki Wachee
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Weeki Wachee is better than Florida on 10 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside North Weeki Wachee’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Weeki Wachee | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.2–25.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.2–19.7 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.6–17.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%29.7–41.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.2%14.8–19.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.9%39.6–48 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 46.2%41.9–50.5 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.9%33.1–40.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.9%12.6–15.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%9.5–12.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.7–5.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14%11.5–16.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.2–17 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%23.9–33 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.1%9–13.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%29–39.6 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%10.5–15 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%78.9–84.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.6%55.1–62.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.8–90.6 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.3%81.7–86.6 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.6%68.3–76.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%69.5–82.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.4–22.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.7–25.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%11.2–13.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.4–7.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%10–12.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.3%33.5–42.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.9%17.9–23.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12–15.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%10–12.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.2–10.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.4–5.6 | 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 North Weeki Wachee
Is North Weeki Wachee a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Weeki Wachee is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #452 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Weeki Wachee?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 41.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Weeki Wachee?
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, 1.9 miles in a straight line from North Weeki Wachee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Weeki Wachee have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.5–15%), 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 Weeki Wachee 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 North Weeki Wachee.
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.