On CDC estimates, Washington Park is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Washington Park differs from Florida on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Washington Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Park
Making ends meet is harder in Washington Park
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (23.5%), more than twice the Florida rate. Food insecurity (41.1% vs 16.8%) and housing insecurity (33.8% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 44% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Washington Park
42.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 32.5% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Washington Park is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Washington Park is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
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 Washington Park’s likely range.
What’s behind Washington Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Park is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 15% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Washington Park’s median household income is $61,200; among the 9,226 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Washington Park compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.5% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.3% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
44% of Washington Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Washington Park adults…
Washington Park runs below FL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Washington Park residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Washington Park
No hospital or community health center in Washington Park 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 Washington Park; ≈ 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 Washington Park adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Washington Park runs above Florida.
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Washington Park and the towns around it
Washington Park’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Park | D− | 41% | 18.6% | 21% | CDC place |
| Lauderhill | D | 37.7% | 17% | 17.7% | CDC place |
| Franklin Park | D− | 42.1% | 17.8% | 21.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Washington Park adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Washington Park
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Washington Park is better than Florida on 3 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Washington Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Washington Park | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32%27.1–37.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15–20 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.6%18.8–24.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41%35–47 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.6%16–20.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.5%41.4–49.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.7–38.9 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25.1%22.1–27.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.7–13.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4–5.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.5%7.8–11.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 32.5%28.3–37.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21%17.2–24.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.7%31–42.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.3%9.2–13.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 50.9%45.9–56.1 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.4%15–23.7 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.6–83.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42.8%39.5–46.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.5–85.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.2–80.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%56.6–65.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%69.4–82 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.2%13.6–19 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35.3%31.4–39.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 41.1%38.1–44 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 33.8%30.8–36.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 23.5%21.1–26 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 20.9%19.1–22.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 44%41.2–46.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.9%32.6–43.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.9%18.5–25.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.7%16.5–22.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 10.8%9.2–12.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.8%11.5–16.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8%6.7–9.4 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Washington Park
Is Washington Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Park is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Washington Park?
CDC estimates 41% of adults have obesity, likely between 35% and 47%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Washington Park?
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Plantation, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Washington Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Washington Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15–23.7%), 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 Washington Park more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington Park.
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.