Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Rainbow Springs is healthier than 53%
Rainbow Springs differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rainbow Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rainbow Springs
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Rainbow Springs
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.4%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.9%), about twice the Florida rate. Cancer is also above the state: 17.2%, vs 9.1% across Florida. In all, Rainbow Springs runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 51% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rainbow Springs, and more people treating it
51.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 87.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Rainbow Springs, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 12.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Florida 15.9%), yet 25.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
Rainbow Springs is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Rainbow Springs is healthier than 31%. Against the 8,071 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 53%. Health Grade ↓
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 Rainbow Springs’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Rainbow Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rainbow Springs is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #465 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 89% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Rainbow Springs’ median household income is $57,161; among the 8,071 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Where Rainbow Springs compares well: binge drinking, 9.5% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 86.3% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 92% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Rainbow Springs adults…
Rainbow Springs runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rainbow Springs is an older town: 51% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rainbow Springs as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rainbow Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Rainbow Springs
No hospital or community health center in Rainbow Springs 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 Rainbow Springs; ≈ 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.
9.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Rainbow Springs adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Rainbow Springs does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Rainbow Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Rainbow Springs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Springs | C | 35.5% | 19.3% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Dunnellon | D | 37.9% | 18.7% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rainbow Springs adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rainbow Springs
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rainbow Springs is better than Florida on 11 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Rainbow Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rainbow Springs | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.8%22.1–29.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%16.7–22 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.4–15.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%30.1–41 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.3%16.7–22 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 51.7%47.5–55.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 49.6%45.4–53.6 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 43.9%39.9–47.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 17.2%15.6–19 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 14.9%13.2–16.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.4%12–16.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.9%6–7.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14%11.5–16.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12.1–17.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.4%24.5–34.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 9.5%7.8–11.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%29.8–39.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%10.2–14.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 86.3%83.9–88.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.9%54.3–61.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92%90.9–93.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 87.8%85.6–89.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.1%71–78.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%67.1–80.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.2%15.6–20.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%17.6–23.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.4–5.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.8%36.8–46.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.5%21.8–29.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.4–15.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 14.7%13–16.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9–12.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.1–6.8 | 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 Rainbow Springs
Is Rainbow Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rainbow Springs is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #465 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 Rainbow Springs?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 41%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rainbow Springs?
Adventhealth Ocala in Ocala, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Rainbow Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rainbow Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–14.4%), 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 Rainbow Springs more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rainbow Springs.
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.