On CDC estimates, Poinciana is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Poinciana differs from Florida on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Poinciana. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Poinciana
Making ends meet is harder in Poinciana
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.5%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Housing insecurity (18.3% vs 13.9%) and no reliable transportation (11.7% vs 9.1%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Poinciana has no health insurance
24.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. Checkups ↓
Obesity and diabetes run high in Poinciana
2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.5%), vs 31.9% across Florida. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.9%), vs 13.5% across Florida. Conditions ↓
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 Poinciana’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Poinciana’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Poinciana is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #493 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 72% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Poinciana’s median household income is $68,015; among the 10,334 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.3% of Poinciana adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Poinciana adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Poinciana adults…
Poinciana runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Poinciana
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Poinciana, 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 Poinciana; ≈ 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.
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How Poinciana adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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Poinciana and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poinciana | C | 41.5% | 15.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Poinciana adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Poinciana
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Poinciana is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Poinciana’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Poinciana | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.1%23.3–27.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.7–17.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%15.3–18 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.5%37.5–46 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.9%14.6–17.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.6%36.2–41.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.7%38.2–43.6 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%24.2–28.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.8–10.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%7–8.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.8–7.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%6.1–7.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.8–4.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.9–14.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%11.3–13.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.4%28.8–34.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%11.6–15.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%38–45.5 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.6%22.4–26.9 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%76–80.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.5%50–55.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.6–87.2 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%77.1–80.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%60.9–67.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%71.1–80.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.5%14.8–18.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.2%24.7–29.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.5%21–24.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.3%16.9–19.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%10–11.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.7%10.9–12.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.3%17.9–20.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%32.7–38.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%15.8–18.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%14.2–16.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.9–8.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%7.4–8.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%8.3–9.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.6–5.3 | 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 Poinciana
Is Poinciana a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Poinciana is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: C for health, #493 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Poinciana?
CDC estimates 41.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.5% and 46%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Poinciana?
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital in Kissimmee, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Poinciana’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Poinciana have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 22.4–26.9%), 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 Poinciana 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 Poinciana.
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.