On CDC estimates, Wallace is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Wallace differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wallace. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wallace
Wallace is an active town
Only 16.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Wallace doesn’t win on
17.4% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Wallace
Wallace runs below Florida on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.8% vs 13.5%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.8%) and heart disease (5.8% vs 7.5%). 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 Wallace’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Wallace’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wallace is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #57 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 94% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 75%.
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). Wallace’s median household income is $116,496; among the 6,222 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$146K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Out of every 100 Wallace adults…
Wallace runs below FL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wallace
No hospital or community health center in Wallace 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 Wallace; ≈ 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 Wallace adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Wallace adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Wallace 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.
5.6% of Wallace adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Wallace and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wallace adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wallace
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wallace is better than Florida on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Wallace’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wallace | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.2%11.9–16.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.3–13.9 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.6–17.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%25.4–35.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.5–11.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%30.4–37.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%33.5–40.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23.1–28.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5–6.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.7–6.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.6%4.5–6.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%8.4–13.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.9%13.7–20.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.7–20.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%32.1–42 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.3–10 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.7–82.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%64.8–70.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%86.9–90.3 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.6–79.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%63.7–72.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%71–83.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%16.3–21.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.7%17.1–22.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7%6.2–7.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%6.2–8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.4%21.8–29.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%8.9–12.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%9.7–13.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3–4.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5–7 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 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 Wallace
Is Wallace a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wallace is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #57 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wallace?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.4% and 35.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wallace?
Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Wallace’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wallace have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–10%), 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 Wallace 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 Wallace.
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.