Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wabasso is healthier than 94%
Wabasso differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wabasso. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wabasso
Wabasso is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wabasso is healthier than 71%. Against the 8,674 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 94%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Wabasso
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.6%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wabasso, and more people treating it
40.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Wabasso keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (62.3% 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 Wabasso’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Wabasso’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wabasso is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 92% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Wabasso’s median household income is $59,006; among the 8,674 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 94%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wabasso adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Wabasso adults…
Wabasso runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wabasso
No hospital or community health center in Wabasso 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 Wabasso; ≈ 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.
11 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Wabasso adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Wabasso does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
9.7% of Wabasso adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Wabasso and the towns around it
Wabasso’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabasso | B+ | 27.6% | 14.5% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Sebastian | B | 26.6% | 14.1% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Winter Beach | A− | 25.1% | 13.2% | 10.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wabasso adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wabasso
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wabasso is better than Florida on 12 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Wabasso’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wabasso | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%15.3–20.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.1–15.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.9–15.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.6%22.6–32.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.6–16.3 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.5%36.7–44.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42%38–45.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.6%29.2–35.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.8%10.7–12.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.5–9.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.6–11.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.1–12.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.8%19.2–26.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.2%10–14.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%31.4–42.2 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.7–10.9 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83%80.2–85.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.3%58.9–65.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.3%90–92.4 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.1%80.4–85.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73%68.6–77.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%70.9–83.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.5%13.2–18 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%19–24.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.5–7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%25.5–33.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.1–17.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.6–12.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.2–7.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.4–4.3 | 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 Wabasso
Is Wabasso a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wabasso is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wabasso?
CDC estimates 27.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.6% and 32.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wabasso?
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Wabasso’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wabasso have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–10.9%), 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 Wabasso 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 Wabasso.
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.