Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Taft is healthier than 89%
Taft differs from Florida on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Taft. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Taft
Taft is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Taft is healthier than 60%. Against the 7,652 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 89%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Taft
Taft runs below Florida on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.7% vs 9.1%), heart disease (5.8% vs 7.5%) and stroke (3% vs 3.8%). 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 Taft’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Taft’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Taft is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #285 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 72% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Taft’s median household income is $55,735; among the 7,652 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 89%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Taft adults…
Taft runs below FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Taft
No hospital or community health center in Taft 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 Taft; ≈ 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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Keeping up with care
Share of Taft adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Taft adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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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.
14.6% of Taft adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Taft 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Taft adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Taft
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Taft is better than Florida on 6 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Taft’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Taft | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.6–23.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.1–17.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%28.7–39 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.7–14 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%28.7–35.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%33.7–40.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.1%18.6–23.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6–7.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.7%4.9–6.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.4–13.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.4–14.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.4%21.9–29.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.1–18.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41%36.6–45.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.7%15.6–22.2 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%72–78.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.7%52.5–58.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.2–87.8 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%71.3–77.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%56.6–65.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%71.5–83.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%14–19 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.8%24.6–31.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.4%16.6–20.3 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.2%14.4–18 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.9–10.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.6%13–16.2 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%25.5–32.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11–14.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.5–16.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.2–6.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.5–8.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 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 Taft
Is Taft a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Taft is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #285 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 Taft?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 39%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Taft?
Ucf Lake Nona Hospital in Orlando, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Taft’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Taft have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.6–22.2%), 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 Taft more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Taft.
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.