Louis P. Thursby House · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Orange City is healthier than 65%
Orange City differs from Florida on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Orange City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orange City
Orange City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Orange City is healthier than 39%. Against the 8,259 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 65%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Orange City
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 7.2% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Orange City runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Orange City, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Orange City has a five-star hospital
Adventhealth Fish Memorial is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Orange City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Orange City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orange City is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #408 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 75% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Orange City’s median household income is $57,800; among the 8,259 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 65%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Orange City compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Orange City adults…
Orange City runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Orange City
1 hospital in Orange City, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Orange City; ≈ 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 Orange City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
4.2 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Orange City adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
14.4% of Orange City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Orange City and the towns around it
Orange City’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange City | C+ | 32.3% | 14.8% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| DeBary | B+ | 30.3% | 12.1% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Deltona | C+ | 34.4% | 13.1% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Orange City adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Orange City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Orange City is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Orange City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Orange City | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20.5–26.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.6–18.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.6–18.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.3%27.5–37.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%13–16.7 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.4%38–45.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.1%38.5–45.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%28.6–34.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.9%10.8–13 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.6–10.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.7%10.4–15.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.7–15.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.4%24.7–32.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.9–15.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%28.3–37.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.3%14.2–18.7 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.5–83.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.4%54.9–61.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%86–88.9 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.1%79.8–84.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%62.9–71.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%66–79.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%16.1–21.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.5–28 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.6%14–17.4 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.3%11–13.9 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%12.8–16.1 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.5%33.8–41.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%16.6–21.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13.2–16.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9–11.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.2–7.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 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 Orange City
Is Orange City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orange City is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #408 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Orange City?
CDC estimates 32.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 37.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Orange City?
Adventhealth Fish Memorial in Orange City, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Orange City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Orange City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.2–18.7%), 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 Orange City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orange City.
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.