On CDC estimates, South Apopka is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
South Apopka differs from Florida on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Apopka. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Apopka
Making ends meet is harder in South Apopka
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.3%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (16.5% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (25.3% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 30.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in South Apopka
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 20.4% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More South Apopka adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (31.9%), vs 24.7% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
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 South Apopka’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind South Apopka’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Apopka is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns, #501 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 46% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health 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). South Apopka’s median household income is $61,151; among the 9,212 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where South Apopka compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.2% of South Apopka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Apopka adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How South Apopka adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, South Apopka runs above Florida.
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Out of every 100 South Apopka adults…
South Apopka runs below FL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near South Apopka
No hospital or community health center in South Apopka 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 South Apopka; ≈ 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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South Apopka and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Apopka | C− | 38.7% | 14.7% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Apopka | B | 34.4% | 12% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Apopka adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Apopka
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Apopka is better than Florida on 4 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside South Apopka’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Apopka | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.7%21.9–27.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.2–16.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.2–20.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.7%33.5–44.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.9–16.4 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%34.3–41 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.8–38.8 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.2–25.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–11.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.4%17.1–24 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%13.1–17.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%25.8–33.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.8–15.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47%42.4–51.9 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.4%16–21.1 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75–81 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.5%45.3–51.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.4–87.1 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.7–79 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%57.3–66 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%67.9–80.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16%13.6–18.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.9%28.4–35.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.3%27.9–32.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.3%22.9–27.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.5%14.7–18.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.2%14.8–17.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 30.2%27.9–32.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%29.3–36.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.5–18.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.7–18.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.1–11.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%5–6.2 | 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 South Apopka
Is South Apopka a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Apopka is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #501 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Apopka?
CDC estimates 38.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 44.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Apopka?
Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, 7.2 miles in a straight line from South Apopka’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Apopka have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16–21.1%), 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 South Apopka 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 South Apopka.
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.