Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Oak Hill is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns
Oak Hill differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oak Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oak Hill
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Oak Hill
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Oak Hill runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% 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 Oak Hill, and more people treating it
45.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Oak Hill keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (61.3% vs 57.4%). 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 Oak Hill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Oak Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oak Hill is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 70% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Oak Hill’s median household income is $65,950; among the 10,087 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Where Oak Hill compares well: checkup in the past year, 82% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.6% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Oak Hill adults…
Oak Hill runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oak Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Oak Hill
No hospital or community health center in Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill; ≈ 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.
5.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Oak Hill 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.
12.3% of Oak Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Oak Hill 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oak Hill adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oak Hill
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oak Hill is better than Florida on 10 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Oak Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oak Hill | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%18.9–26 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.6–19.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.2–18.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%28.1–38.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.5–17.8 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 45.5%41.5–49.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.3%41.5–49.2 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.9%31.3–38.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.2%11.8–14.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.8%9–12.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.1%13.2–19.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%12.6–18.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%22.2–31.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.8%10.8–15.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.6%28–37.4 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%8.4–13.3 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%79.3–84.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.3%57.9–64.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.1–91 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.7%81.2–85.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.7%68.5–76.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%63.1–77.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16.4–22.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20.7–27.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%11.7–14.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%9–11.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.6%32–41.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%16–21.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%11.8–15.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.9 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.7–10.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4–5.5 | 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 Oak Hill
Is Oak Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oak Hill is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oak Hill?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 38.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oak Hill?
Adventhealth New Smyrna Beach in New Smyrna Beach, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Oak Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oak Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–13.3%), 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 Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill.
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.