Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Venice Gardens is healthier than 75%
Venice Gardens differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Venice Gardens. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Venice Gardens
Venice Gardens is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Venice Gardens is healthier than 60%. Against the 10,583 towns with similar household incomes ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 75%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Venice Gardens
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.3%), vs 26.6% across Florida. COPD is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 7.2% across Florida. In all, Venice Gardens runs above Florida on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Venice Gardens, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Venice Gardens keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.9% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (65.9% vs 57.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Venice Gardens’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Venice Gardens’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Venice Gardens is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #284 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 81% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 31%).
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). Venice Gardens’ median household income is $70,811; among the 10,583 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 75%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Venice Gardens adults…
Venice Gardens runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Venice Gardens adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Venice Gardens
No hospital or community health center in Venice Gardens 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 Venice Gardens; ≈ 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 Venice Gardens adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Venice Gardens does better than Florida.
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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.
9.8% of Venice Gardens adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Venice Gardens and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Gardens | B | 30.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| South Venice | B | 31.4% | 13% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Venice Gardens adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Venice Gardens
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Venice Gardens is better than Florida on 12 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Venice Gardens’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Venice Gardens | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%16.4–22.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.4 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.1–16.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.9%25.9–36.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.3–15 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%37.1–44.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44%40.1–47.8 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.3%31.1–37.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.2%12–14.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.8–9.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%7.7–10.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.3–13.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.3–15.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%20.4–28.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.4–17.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%27.7–36.8 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.3–12.3 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%79.1–84.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.9%62.8–68.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.8–91.4 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83%80.4–85.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.1%68–76 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%67–80.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.6%17–22.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.5–24.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%7.5–9.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.6–7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%8.7–11.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%27.7–35.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.1–19.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.5–13.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.6–9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 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 Venice Gardens
Is Venice Gardens a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Venice Gardens is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #284 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 Venice Gardens?
CDC estimates 30.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.9% and 36.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Venice Gardens?
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice in North Venice, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Venice Gardens’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Venice Gardens have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–12.3%), 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 Venice Gardens more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Venice Gardens.
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.