Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5Where Okahumpka residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Okahumpka, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Okahumpka. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Okahumpka
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Okahumpka
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.5%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Okahumpka runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Okahumpka, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. 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 Okahumpka’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Okahumpka adults…
Okahumpka runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Okahumpka adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Okahumpka
No hospital or community health center in Okahumpka 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 Okahumpka; ≈ 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.
How Okahumpka adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Okahumpka does better than 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.
16.1% of Okahumpka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Okahumpka and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Okahumpka adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Okahumpka
Why doesn’t Okahumpka have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Okahumpka.
What hospital is closest to Okahumpka?
Uf Health Leesburg Hospital in Leesburg, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Okahumpka’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Okahumpka?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center - Leesburg Family Medical and Dental in Leesburg, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Okahumpka.
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. 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.