Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Umatilla is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Umatilla differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Umatilla. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Umatilla
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Umatilla
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.1%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.2%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Umatilla runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Umatilla, and more people treating it
42.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Umatilla adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Umatilla’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Umatilla’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Umatilla is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #395 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 75% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Umatilla’s median household income is $71,077; among the 10,595 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Where Umatilla compares well: cholesterol check in 5 years, 88.9% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.4% (U.S. 76.5%); worried about having enough food, 12.1% (U.S. 15%).
Out of every 100 Umatilla adults…
Umatilla runs above FL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Umatilla is an older town: 33% 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 Umatilla as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Umatilla adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11% of Umatilla adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Umatilla
No hospital or community health center in Umatilla 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 Umatilla; ≈ 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Umatilla adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Umatilla does better than Florida.
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Umatilla and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Umatilla adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Umatilla
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Umatilla is better than Florida on 8 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Umatilla’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Umatilla | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%19.1–25.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–19 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.8–17.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33%27.6–38.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.3%13.3–17.5 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.7%39–46.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.2%39.2–47.1 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.6%32.4–39.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14.1%12.8–15.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%8.7–12 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.7–14.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.6–14.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%24–32.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.8–15.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%29.8–39.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.4%11.3–15.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.3–83.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.4%53–59.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.4–90.4 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.4%81.2–85.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%64.4–72.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%66.2–79.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.5%14.9–20.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.5–24.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%9.7–12.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.4%34.3–42.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.6%17.6–23.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.4–16 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12%10.6–13.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.5–7.5 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.3–11.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.3 | 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 Umatilla
Is Umatilla a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Umatilla is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #395 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Umatilla?
CDC estimates 33% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 38.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Umatilla?
Uf Health Leesburg Hospital in Leesburg, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Umatilla’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Umatilla have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–15.8%), 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 Umatilla 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 Umatilla.
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.