Robert W. Ferguson House · Photo: Paukenaut · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Ocala Estates is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Ocala Estates differs from Florida on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ocala Estates. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ocala Estates
Dental care lags in Ocala Estates
42.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 22.8% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ocala Estates
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.6%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (15.4% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (24.4% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 33.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Ocala Estates
22.3% of adults are in frequent mental distress, vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 23.7%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
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 Ocala Estates’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Ocala Estates’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ocala Estates is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 73% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
Where Ocala Estates compares well: high blood pressure, 28.9% (U.S. 34.4%); high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 31.6% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 21.5% (U.S. 25.3%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ocala Estates adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33.8% of Ocala Estates adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
How Ocala Estates adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Ocala Estates runs above Florida.
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Out of every 100 Ocala Estates adults…
Ocala Estates runs below FL on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Ocala Estates residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Ocala Estates
No hospital or community health center in Ocala Estates 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 Ocala Estates; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Ocala Estates and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala Estates | C− | 40.1% | 10.6% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ocala Estates adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ocala Estates
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ocala Estates is better than Florida on 7 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Ocala Estates’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ocala Estates | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.4%20.2–26.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.8–17.9 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%19.7–25 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%34.5–46.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.2–12 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.9%25.8–32.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.6%28.3–35.1 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.5%19.1–24.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7%6–8.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.8%19.3–26.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%14.7–20.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.7%23.7–32.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.4–19.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.4%39–49.8 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21%17.4–25 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.7–79 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42.4%39–46 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.2%79.5–84.7 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.5%67.2–73.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.3%48.6–57.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.1%61.1–76 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.5–27.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%24.6–31.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.6%28–33.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.4%22–27 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.4%13.7–17.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.3%14–16.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 33.8%31–36.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%28.7–37.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.3–16.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%16.4–21.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.6–5.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%8.9–11.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 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 Ocala Estates
Is Ocala Estates a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ocala Estates is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ocala Estates?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.5% and 46.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ocala Estates?
Adventhealth Ocala in Ocala, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Ocala Estates’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ocala Estates have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.4–25%), 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 Ocala Estates 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 Ocala Estates.
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.