On CDC estimates, Northdale is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Northdale beats Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Northdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northdale
COPD and heart disease are less common in Northdale
Northdale runs below Florida on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.2% vs 7.2%), heart disease (5.7% vs 7.5%) and stroke (2.9% vs 3.8%). A young population is part of it: only 16% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Northdale adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Northdale is an active town
Only 20.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Northdale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Northdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Northdale is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #105 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 88% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 61%.
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). Northdale’s median household income is $94,926; among the 9,300 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$119K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Northdale adults…
Northdale runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Northdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
7.4 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Northdale
No hospital or community health center in Northdale 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 Northdale; ≈ 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 Northdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Northdale adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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Northdale and the towns around it
Northdale’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northdale | A− | 29.1% | 11.4% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Citrus Park | B+ | 30.5% | 12.2% | 11% | CDC place |
| Keystone | A | 26.5% | 10.3% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Lake Magdalene | B+ | 30.2% | 13.1% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Carrollwood | A− | 29.6% | 12.4% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Cheval | A | 27.8% | 10.4% | 9.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Northdale adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Northdale
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Northdale is better than Florida on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Northdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Northdale | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%14.4–18.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.2–16.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.1%24.7–33.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33%29.8–36.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%37.1–44.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.2–25.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.7–5.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.2–9.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.9%8.6–11.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%17.9–23.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.1–19.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%31.1–39.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%11.8–15.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.2–80.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.8%61.8–67.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.4–89.3 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73.1–78.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%63.4–71.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.9%75–85.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.1%13.8–18.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%19.9–26.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%10.3–13 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.3–7.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%23.7–29.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.4–13 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 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 Northdale
Is Northdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Northdale is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #105 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Northdale?
CDC estimates 29.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.7% and 33.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Northdale?
Adventhealth Carrollwood in Tampa, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Northdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Northdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–15.4%), 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 Northdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northdale.
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.