Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wedgefield is healthier than 42%
Wedgefield beats Florida on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wedgefield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wedgefield
Against towns with similar incomes, Wedgefield’s lead shrinks
Wedgefield is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, but 42% of the 5,729 towns with similar household incomes ($90K–$150K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Wedgefield adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Wedgefield
Wedgefield runs below Florida on heart disease (6% vs 7.5%), COPD (5.8% vs 7.2%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.8%). A young population is part of it: only 16% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). 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 Wedgefield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Wedgefield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wedgefield is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #184 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 79% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 52%.
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). Wedgefield’s median household income is $120,156; among the 5,729 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$150K), it’s healthier than 42%, less than its income alone would suggest.
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 Wedgefield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Wedgefield adults…
Wedgefield runs below FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wedgefield
No hospital or community health center in Wedgefield 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 Wedgefield; ≈ 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.
28 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wedgefield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Wedgefield adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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Wedgefield 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgefield | B+ | 31.8% | 11.9% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Alafaya | A | 30.4% | 9.5% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wedgefield adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wedgefield
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wedgefield is better than Florida on 13 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Wedgefield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wedgefield | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15.4–20 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.6–14.8 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.5–17.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.8%26.9–36.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.4–13.6 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.3%29.9–36.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%35–42.5 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.2%20.6–26 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%5–6.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.7–9.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.7–13.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.7%19.5–26.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.6–17.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.3%34.9–44 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.2%11.1–15.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.4–80.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.5%58.4–64.5 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.7–89.8 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74–79.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%62–70.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69.6–82.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.5%14.1–19.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20.9–27 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.9–13.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%23.8–30.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.7–14.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.1–14.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.3–6.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6–7.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 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 Wedgefield
Is Wedgefield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wedgefield is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #184 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 Wedgefield?
CDC estimates 31.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 36.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wedgefield?
Ucf Lake Nona Hospital in Orlando, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Wedgefield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wedgefield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.1–15.4%), 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 Wedgefield 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 Wedgefield.
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.