Photo: Skye Marthaler · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Valparaiso is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Valparaiso differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valparaiso. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valparaiso
Binge drinking is the habit Valparaiso doesn’t win on
19.1% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Valparaiso
Valparaiso runs below Florida on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.3% vs 13.5%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.8%) and heart disease (5.6% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Valparaiso is an active town
Only 20.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% 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 Valparaiso’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Valparaiso’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Valparaiso is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #115 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 90% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Valparaiso’s median household income is $90,110; among the 9,930 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Valparaiso adults…
Valparaiso runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Valparaiso
No hospital or community health center in Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Valparaiso adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Valparaiso 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.
10.2% of Valparaiso adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Valparaiso and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso | A− | 27.8% | 9.3% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Niceville | A− | 29.6% | 10.7% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Valparaiso adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Valparaiso
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Valparaiso is better than Florida on 16 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Valparaiso’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Valparaiso | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%12.9–18 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.4–13.8 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.8%23–33.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8–10.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.3–32.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%29.4–36.2 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.6%21–26.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%4.9–7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%8.8–13.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.2–13.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.3%16.8–24.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.2–22.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%31–41.6 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.3–12.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%71–77.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.6%57.1–64.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.4–85.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.2%71.4–76.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.1%64.3–73.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%66.5–80.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%16.5–22.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.8–24.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%10.6–13.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7.3–8.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.2%9–11.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%24.5–32.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.1–12.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.8–15.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.3 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Valparaiso
Is Valparaiso a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Valparaiso is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #115 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Valparaiso?
CDC estimates 27.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23% and 33.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Valparaiso?
HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital in Niceville, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Valparaiso’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Valparaiso have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–12.8%), 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 Valparaiso more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valparaiso.
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.