Photo: Connor J. Williams · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Tavares is healthier than 62%
Tavares differs from Florida on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tavares. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tavares
Tavares is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Tavares is healthier than 39%. Against the 8,628 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 62%. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Tavares
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Cancer is also above the state: 12.6%, vs 9.1% across Florida. In all, Tavares runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% 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 Tavares, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Tavares has a top-rated hospital
Adventhealth Waterman is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare. Getting care ↓
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 Tavares’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Tavares’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tavares is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #416 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 72% 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). Tavares’ median household income is $58,886; among the 8,628 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 62%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Tavares compares well: cholesterol check in 5 years, 88.7% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Tavares adults…
Tavares runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Tavares is an older town: 36% 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 Tavares as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tavares adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Tavares
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Tavares, 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 Tavares; ≈ 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.
5.5 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Tavares adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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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.
14.2% of Tavares adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Tavares and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tavares adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tavares
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tavares is better than Florida on 5 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Tavares’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tavares | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%20–25.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.5–18.5 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| 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 | 34.8%29.3–40.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14.3–18.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.6%38.9–46.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.8%39–46.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.1%31–37.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.6%11.5–13.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.1%13.4–19 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11.3–15.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%24.4–32.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.6–15.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%31.3–40.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.9%12.2–16 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.4–84.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.3%51.9–58.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.3–90 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%80.2–84.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.1%64.9–73.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%65.4–79 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.2%14.8–20 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.8–25.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15%13.5–16.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.6–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%12.6–15.7 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.8%33–40.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.7%17.4–22.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.5–15.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.9–7.3 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.5–10.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 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 Tavares
Is Tavares a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tavares is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #416 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 Tavares?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 40.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tavares?
Uf Health Leesburg Hospital in Leesburg, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Tavares’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tavares have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–16%), 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 Tavares 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 Tavares.
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.