Dunlawton Plantation-Sugar Mill Ruins · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Port Orange is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Port Orange differs from Florida on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Port Orange. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Orange
Cancer and COPD run high in Port Orange
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 7.2% across Florida. In all, Port Orange runs above Florida on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Port Orange adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Port Orange is insured
Only 11.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. 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 Port Orange’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Port Orange’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Orange is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #319 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 79% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 36%).
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). Port Orange’s median household income is $74,426; among the 10,847 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Port Orange adults…
Port Orange runs above FL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Port Orange adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Port Orange adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Port Orange
No hospital or community health center in Port Orange 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 Port Orange; ≈ 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 Port Orange adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Port Orange runs above Florida.
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Port Orange and the towns around it
Port Orange’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Orange | B | 31.2% | 12.9% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Samsula-Spruce Creek | B+ | 29.1% | 13.1% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| South Daytona | C+ | 33.7% | 13.7% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Daytona Beach Shores | B | 28.5% | 15.9% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| New Smyrna Beach | B | 30.3% | 13.7% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Ponce Inlet | A− | 27.4% | 13.4% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Daytona Beach | C− | 35.8% | 14.5% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Port Orange adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Port Orange
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Port Orange is better than Florida on 6 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Port Orange’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Port Orange | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%17.4–21.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.4–16.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.9–18.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%26.4–36.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.3–14.5 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39%35.6–42.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.3%37.8–45 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%27.2–32.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.6%10.7–12.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.7–9.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%8–9.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%10–14.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.9–15.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24%20.9–27.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.3–17.2 | 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) | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.8–82.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.9%56.4–63.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%86.1–88.9 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.5–83.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%65.3–73.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%66.3–79.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%17.3–22.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%19.4–25.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.8–13.4 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.6–11 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.2%29.8–36.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.9–17.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12.3–15.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.9–5.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.3 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Port Orange
Is Port Orange a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Orange is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #319 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Port Orange?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 36.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Port Orange?
Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Port Orange’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Port Orange have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–12.6%), 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 Port Orange more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Port Orange.
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.