On CDC estimates, Odessa is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Odessa differs from Florida on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Odessa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Odessa
Binge drinking is the habit Odessa doesn’t win on
18.4% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Odessa
Odessa runs below Florida on six chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.4% vs 3.8%), heart disease (5% vs 7.5%) and COPD (4.8% vs 7.2%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Odessa is an active town
Only 18.9% 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 Odessa’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Odessa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Odessa is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #29 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 92% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 80%.
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). Odessa’s median household income is $117,806; among the 6,047 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($88K–$147K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Odessa adults…
Odessa runs below FL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Odessa
No hospital or community health center in Odessa 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 Odessa; ≈ 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 Odessa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Odessa adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.1% of Odessa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Odessa 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 Odessa adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Odessa
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Odessa is better than Florida on 17 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Odessa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Odessa | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.4%11.3–15.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.7–12.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.3–17 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.7%24–33.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.9%27.7–34.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%33–40.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.3%19.8–24.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.4–5.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.9%9–13.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10%8.1–12 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.9%15.6–22 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.4–21.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31–40.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.9%8.2–12 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%72.6–79.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65%61.8–68.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.2–89.8 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%70.7–77 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%61.1–69.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%72.3–83.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.9%16.2–21.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%19.3–25.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%8–10.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%5–6.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%6.2–8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25%21.5–28.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.7%8.3–11.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%10–13.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 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 Odessa
Is Odessa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Odessa is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #29 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Odessa?
CDC estimates 28.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 24% and 33.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Odessa?
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital in Trinity, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Odessa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Odessa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–12%), 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 Odessa 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 Odessa.
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.