Miakka School House · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Old Miakka is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Old Miakka differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Miakka. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Miakka
Against towns with similar incomes, Old Miakka’s lead shrinks
Old Miakka is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but 59% of the 3,889 towns with similar household incomes ($102K–$171K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Old Miakka doesn’t win on
17.8% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Old Miakka is an active town
Only 18.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Old Miakka keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.3% vs 87%). 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 Old Miakka’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Old Miakka’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old Miakka is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 90% of towns); the weakest is physical 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). Old Miakka’s median household income is $136,510; among the 3,889 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($102K–$171K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
2.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Miakka adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Old Miakka adults…
Old Miakka runs below FL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Old Miakka
No hospital or community health center in Old Miakka 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 Old Miakka; ≈ 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).
How Old Miakka adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Old Miakka does better than Florida.
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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.
5.4% of Old Miakka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Old Miakka and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Miakka | A | 29.5% | 10.2% | 10.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Old Miakka adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Old Miakka
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Old Miakka is better than Florida on 16 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Old Miakka’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Old Miakka | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%12.3–17.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.8–14.6 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.4–16.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.5%24.4–34.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.7–11.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%31.1–38.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.7%36.9–44.6 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.3–31.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.2–12.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.3–7.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4%3.2–4.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%8.1–13.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.3%14.9–22.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15–20.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%27.4–36.6 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%5.7–9.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.2–83.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70%67.1–72.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.7–91.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.6–82.6 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%67–75 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%72.5–84.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.6%16.7–22.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%16.7–22.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7%6.1–7.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.9%6–7.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.8–5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.3–5.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.7%20.9–28.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%9.6–13.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.4%8.8–12.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%4.9–6.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.4–3.4 | 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 Old Miakka
Is Old Miakka a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old Miakka is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Old Miakka?
CDC estimates 29.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 34.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Old Miakka?
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Bradenton, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Old Miakka’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Old Miakka have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–9.6%), 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 Old Miakka 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 Old Miakka.
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.