Photo: עדירל · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Oakland is healthier than 44%
Oakland differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oakland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oakland
Against towns with similar incomes, Oakland’s lead shrinks
Oakland is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 2,592 towns with similar household incomes ($114K–$190K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Oakland
Oakland runs below Florida on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.9% vs 7.5%), diabetes (9.5% vs 13.5%) and COPD (5.1% vs 7.2%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Oakland is an active town
Only 18.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Fewer Oakland 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 ↓
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 Oakland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Oakland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oakland is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #63 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 88% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 74%.
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). Oakland’s median household income is $152,195; among the 2,592 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($114K–$190K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Oakland adults…
Oakland runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Oakland residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Oakland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Oakland
No hospital or community health center in Oakland 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 Oakland; ≈ 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 Oakland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Oakland adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Oakland and the towns around it
Oakland has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | A | 30.8% | 9.5% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Winter Garden | A− | 31.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Clermont | B+ | 33.2% | 13% | 10% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oakland adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oakland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oakland is better than Florida on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Oakland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oakland | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%12.8–16.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.8%26–35.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.3–10.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30%26.8–33.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32–39.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.2%18.7–23.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.4–11.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%9–12.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.9%16.1–21.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.8–19.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9%34.4–43.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%8.3–11.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%73.5–79.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%61.1–67.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.5–89.6 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%71.4–77.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%60.8–69.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%69.5–82 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.8%15.2–20.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%20–25.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.8–12.2 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6.1–7.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.1%21.1–27.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.6–13.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.4–5.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 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 Oakland
Is Oakland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oakland is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #63 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oakland?
CDC estimates 30.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26% and 35.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oakland?
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital in Clermont, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Oakland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oakland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–11.4%), 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 Oakland 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 Oakland.
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.