Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, South Bradenton is healthier than 50%
South Bradenton trails Florida on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Bradenton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Bradenton
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in South Bradenton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, South Bradenton runs above Florida on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in South Bradenton
50.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More South Bradenton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.3%), vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
South Bradenton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, South Bradenton is healthier than 19%. Against the 5,131 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 50%. 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 South Bradenton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind South Bradenton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Bradenton is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns, #535 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 50% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 9%).
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 Bradenton’s median household income is $48,315; among the 5,131 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 South Bradenton adults…
South Bradenton runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Bradenton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near South Bradenton
1 community health center in South Bradenton, 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 South Bradenton; ≈ 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).
How South Bradenton adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, South Bradenton runs above 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.
20.8% of South Bradenton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
South Bradenton 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 Bradenton | C− | 36.2% | 16.2% | 16.6% | CDC place |
| Bradenton | C+ | 34.3% | 14.9% | 14.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Bradenton adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Bradenton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Bradenton is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside South Bradenton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Bradenton | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.5%23.6–29.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.6–19.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.9–19.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%30.8–41.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14.4–18.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41%37.4–44.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.1%38.5–45.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.6–33.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.5–11.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.6–5.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%16.3–22.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%14.5–18.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.3%28.3–36.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.3–16 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.3%35–45.4 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.7%18.6–23.1 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.7–81.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.8%47.2–54.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.8–87 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%77.4–82.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.5–69.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.9%63.4–77.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.5%16–21.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22.4–29 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.9%19–22.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%14.2–17.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.9–11.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%10–12 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.8%18.9–22.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.6%36.5–44.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.5%18.2–22.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.4–19.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.2%7.5–8.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 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 Bradenton
Is South Bradenton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Bradenton is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #535 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 South Bradenton?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 41.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Bradenton?
HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton, 2.6 miles in a straight line from South Bradenton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Bradenton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.6–23.1%), 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 Bradenton 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 South Bradenton.
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.