Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, University is healthier than 78%
University differs from Florida on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for University. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in University
University is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, University is healthier than 20%. Against the 1,672 towns with similar household incomes ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 78%. Health Grade ↓
Every town around University scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of University’s C−, from Tampa (B) to Lutz (A). Around town ↓
Dental care lags in University
41% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 25.2% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in University
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.3%), about twice the Florida rate. No reliable transportation (18.7% vs 9.1%) and utility shut-off threats (16.5% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 34.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in University
University runs below Florida on cancer (4.3% vs 9.1%), arthritis (18.1% vs 26.6%) and heart disease (5.9% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). 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 University’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind University’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, University is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #526 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 58% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). University’s median household income is $37,207; among the 1,672 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 78%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where University compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.5% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 18.1% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
University and the towns around it
University’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | C− | 35.1% | 12.8% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Lutz | A | 28.5% | 11.3% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Lake Magdalene | B+ | 30.2% | 13.1% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Tampa | B | 31.9% | 12.5% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of University 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.
34.9% of University adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 University adults…
University runs below FL on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of University residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near University
2 hospitals and 2 community health centers in University, 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 University; ≈ 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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How University adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, University runs above Florida.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of University adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for University
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, University is better than Florida on 5 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside University’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | University | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.1%25.5–30.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.2–17.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.7%20.6–25.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%30.3–40 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.5–14.3 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%29.2–35 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%30.5–36.6 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.1%16.3–20.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.3%3.9–4.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.2%21.4–29 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%15–18.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.3%28.6–36.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.5–18.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.9%39–48.5 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.4%22.2–26.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%68.9–75.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 41%37.8–44.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74%71.5–76.5 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.8%64.4–69.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.8%49.9–59.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%66.5–79.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%16.7–22.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.4%26.8–34.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.3%30.7–36 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.7%22.3–27.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.5%14.8–18.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.7%17.1–20.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 34.9%32.4–37.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39%35.3–42.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%14.2–17.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.9%19.8–24.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 10.1%9.4–11 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.3%12.1–14.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.5–6.4 | 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 University
Is University a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, University is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #526 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 University?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 40%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to University?
Adventhealth Tampa in Tampa, 0.8 miles in a straight line from University’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in University have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 22.2–26.7%), 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 University more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in University.
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.