Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Southchase is healthier than 37%
Southchase differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Southchase. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Southchase
Making ends meet is harder in Southchase
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.8%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Housing insecurity (18.2% vs 13.9%) and no reliable transportation (11.4% vs 9.1%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Southchase’s lead shrinks
Southchase is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, but 37% of the 9,658 towns with similar household incomes ($69K–$116K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Southchase sleeps less
42% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 37.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Southchase
Southchase runs below Florida on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.6% vs 9.1%), COPD (5.3% vs 7.2%) and heart disease (5.7% vs 7.5%). Conditions ↓
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 Southchase’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Southchase’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southchase is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #350 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 76% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Southchase’s median household income is $92,431; among the 9,658 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$116K), it’s healthier than 37%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.5% of Southchase adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Southchase adults…
Southchase runs below FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Southchase
No hospital or community health center in Southchase 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 Southchase; ≈ 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 Southchase adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Southchase adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Southchase runs above Florida.
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Southchase and the towns around it
Southchase’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southchase | B− | 33.7% | 13.6% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Meadow Woods | B+ | 33.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Hunters Creek | A | 30% | 10% | 8.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Southchase adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Southchase
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Southchase is better than Florida on 6 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Southchase’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Southchase | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%19.4–24.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.5–15.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14–17.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%28.8–38.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%12–15.3 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%29–35.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%33.8–40.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.3%17.9–22.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.7%10.5–15 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%10.3–13.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.1%24.5–31.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.6–16.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42%37.5–46.8 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.3%17.8–22.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.6–79.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.1%50.8–57.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84–87.4 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%72.1–77.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.1%54.6–63.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%67.5–80.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.1%12.9–17.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.8%25.5–32.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.8%19.8–23.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.2%16.4–20.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%10.4–12.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.5%16.7–20.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%26.5–33.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%12.2–15.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.9–16.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.2–7.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 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 Southchase
Is Southchase a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southchase is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #350 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 Southchase?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 38.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Southchase?
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital in Kissimmee, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Southchase’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Southchase have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.8–22.8%), 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 Southchase more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Southchase.
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.