Photo: Piperpet · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Thonotosassa is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
Thonotosassa trails Florida on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thonotosassa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thonotosassa
Making ends meet is harder in Thonotosassa
22.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (11.7% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 22.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Thonotosassa
50.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 16.4% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Thonotosassa
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Thonotosassa’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Thonotosassa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thonotosassa is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, #446 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 71% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Thonotosassa’s median household income is $71,272; among the 10,610 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.3% of Thonotosassa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Thonotosassa 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.
4.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Thonotosassa adults…
Thonotosassa runs above FL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Thonotosassa
1 community health center in Thonotosassa, 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 Thonotosassa; ≈ 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 Thonotosassa adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Thonotosassa runs above Florida.
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Thonotosassa and the towns around it
Thonotosassa has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thonotosassa | C | 33% | 14.5% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| East Lake-Orient Park | C | 36.4% | 14.1% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Mango | C− | 36.3% | 14.2% | 18.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Thonotosassa adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Thonotosassa
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Thonotosassa is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Thonotosassa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Thonotosassa | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%20.5–25.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14–17.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.9–19.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33%28.1–37.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.8–16.4 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.1%35.6–42.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.6%38.9–46.1 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.7%24–29.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.7–9.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%7–8.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.7–19.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.8–18.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%23.6–30.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13–17.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.2%35.6–44.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.1%14.1–18.2 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%74.2–80.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.9%47.6–54.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.5–86.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.7–79.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%56.8–65.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%69.8–82.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.8%15.3–20.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%23.9–30.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.4%20.4–24.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%15.4–19.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.7%10.6–12.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.3%20.2–24.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%30.6–37.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.9–18.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.2–7.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 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 Thonotosassa
Is Thonotosassa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thonotosassa is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #446 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 Thonotosassa?
CDC estimates 33% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 37.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Thonotosassa?
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital in Brandon, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Thonotosassa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Thonotosassa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.1–18.2%), 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 Thonotosassa 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 Thonotosassa.
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.