On CDC estimates, Viera West is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Viera West differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Viera West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Viera West
Viera West keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (65.7% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.4% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Viera West
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Viera West is an active town
Only 20% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. The town has 11 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves. 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 Viera West’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Viera West’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Viera West is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #99 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 56%.
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). Viera West’s median household income is $109,170; among the 7,266 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$136K), it’s healthier than 75%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Viera West 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.
11 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Viera West adults…
Viera West runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Viera West
No hospital or community health center in Viera West 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 Viera West; ≈ 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 Viera West adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Viera West does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.3% of Viera West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Viera West and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viera West | A− | 30.8% | 11.7% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Viera East | A− | 30% | 12.3% | 9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Viera West adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Viera West
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Viera West is better than Florida on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Viera West’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Viera West | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%13–17.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.7–14.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.2–15.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.8%25.6–36.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.1–13.5 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%32.9–40.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%36.7–44.3 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%25.8–32.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10.2–12.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.3–7.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6.1–9.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.9%8.2–11.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20%16.7–23.8 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.9–16.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.1%27.4–36.9 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.7–10.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.6–83.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.7%62.6–68.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.4%89–91.6 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.3–82 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72%67.9–75.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%74.1–85.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.5%14.9–20.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%18.1–23.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.9%7–9 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%5–6.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%23.6–31.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%10.7–14.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%9.3–12.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.4 | 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 Viera West
Is Viera West a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Viera West is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #99 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 75%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Viera West?
CDC estimates 30.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.6% and 36.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Viera West?
Viera Hospital in Melbourne, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Viera West’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Viera West have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–10.7%), 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 Viera West 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 Viera West.
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.