On CDC estimates, Progress Village is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Progress Village differs from Florida on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Progress Village. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Progress Village
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Progress Village
Progress Village runs below Florida on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.9% vs 7.5%), COPD (3.9% vs 7.2%) and cancer (5.1% vs 9.1%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Progress Village doesn’t win on
17.5% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Progress Village is an active town
Only 19.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Progress Village is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Riverview (A−). Around town ↓
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 Progress Village’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Progress Village’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Progress Village is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #82 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 93% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 63%.
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). Progress Village’s median household income is $88,694; among the 10,118 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Progress Village adults…
Progress Village runs below FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Progress Village residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Progress Village and the towns around it
Progress Village has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Village | A | 31.4% | 10% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | C | 35.2% | 14.4% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Riverview | A− | 31.4% | 11% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Gibsonton | C+ | 34.6% | 12.4% | 15.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Progress Village
No hospital or community health center in Progress Village 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 Progress Village; ≈ 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 Progress Village adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Progress Village 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.
14.2% of Progress Village adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Progress Village adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Progress Village
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Progress Village is better than Florida on 14 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Progress Village’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Progress Village | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%13.2–17.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.4–18.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.4%26.5–36.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.7–11.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.2%27.1–33.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%30.9–37.7 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.6%15.6–19.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%7.9–11.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.1–11.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.6%16.6–22.8 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.8–20.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.3%37.4–46.9 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%10.7–14.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%73.1–79.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.3%52.9–59.5 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.7–88.2 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.1%68.2–73.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%58.1–66.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.4%75.5–86 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.9%13.6–18.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%22.2–29 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.1%14.4–17.9 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.7–17.3 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.7%8.5–11 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%8.2–10 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%12.7–15.9 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.2%21.1–27.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%8.3–10.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.6–13.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3.2 | 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 Progress Village
Is Progress Village a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Progress Village is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #82 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Progress Village?
CDC estimates 31.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.5% and 36.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Progress Village?
Adventhealth Riverview in Riverview, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Progress Village’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Progress Village have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–14.8%), 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 Progress Village 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 Progress Village.
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.