Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Ocklawaha is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Ocklawaha trails Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ocklawaha. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ocklawaha
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Ocklawaha
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Ocklawaha runs above Florida on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ocklawaha
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.8%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Ocklawaha is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Ocklawaha is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More Ocklawaha adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41.7%, vs 31.3% across Florida). The biggest difference is trouble walking: 23.1% vs 15.1%. Disability ↓
Ocklawaha is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ocklawaha is healthier than 5%. Against the 1,851 towns with similar household incomes ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 32%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ocklawaha’s likely range.
What’s behind Ocklawaha’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ocklawaha is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 18% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Ocklawaha’s median household income is $37,894; among the 1,851 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 32%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Ocklawaha adults…
Ocklawaha runs above FL on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ocklawaha is an older town: 30% 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 Ocklawaha as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ocklawaha adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Ocklawaha
No hospital or community health center in Ocklawaha 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 Ocklawaha; ≈ 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 Ocklawaha adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Ocklawaha adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Ocklawaha runs above Florida.
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.
24.1% of Ocklawaha adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Ocklawaha and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocklawaha | D− | 40.5% | 16.9% | 22.8% | CDC place |
| Silver Springs Shores East | D | 39.5% | 16.2% | 20.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Ocklawaha
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ocklawaha is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Ocklawaha’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ocklawaha | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.5%25.8–33.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18–22.8 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.2–22.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.5%34.7–46.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.9%14.8–19.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.7%38.9–46.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%38.1–45.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30.5–36.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14%12.2–15.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.7%18.1–25.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.8%19.6–26.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.5%27–36.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12–17.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.5%35.3–45.7 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.9%14–20.2 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.4–81.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.4%45.8–52.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%80.9–85.3 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.4–82.6 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%60.3–69.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%64.2–78.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.5–25.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%22.5–29.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.3%20.3–24.4 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.7–12.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.1%22–26.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.7%37–46.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.1%20.2–26.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.6%17.3–22.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.6–12 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13%11.4–14.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7%6.1–8 | 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 Ocklawaha
Is Ocklawaha a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ocklawaha is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ocklawaha?
CDC estimates 40.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 46.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ocklawaha?
The Villages Regional Hospital in The Villages, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Ocklawaha’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ocklawaha have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14–20.2%), 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 Ocklawaha more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ocklawaha.
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.