Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Weeki Wachee Gardens is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Weeki Wachee Gardens differs from Florida on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weeki Wachee Gardens. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weeki Wachee Gardens
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Weeki Wachee Gardens
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.1%), more than twice the Florida rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.5%), about twice the Florida rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.9%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Weeki Wachee Gardens runs above Florida on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Weeki Wachee Gardens
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Weeki Wachee Gardens is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Weeki Wachee Gardens is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Weeki Wachee Gardens, and more people treating it
50.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 85.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Weeki Wachee Gardens’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weeki Wachee Gardens is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 44% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Weeki Wachee Gardens’ median household income is $56,765; among the 7,949 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Weeki Wachee Gardens compares well: binge drinking, 10.2% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 82.6% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 85.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Weeki Wachee Gardens adults…
Weeki Wachee Gardens runs above FL on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Weeki Wachee Gardens adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Weeki Wachee Gardens
No hospital or community health center in Weeki Wachee Gardens 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens; ≈ 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Weeki Wachee Gardens runs above 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.
15.6% of Weeki Wachee Gardens adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Weeki Wachee Gardens and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeki Wachee Gardens | D | 41.4% | 22% | 20% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Weeki Wachee Gardens adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Weeki Wachee Gardens
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Weeki Wachee Gardens is better than Florida on 9 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Weeki Wachee Gardens’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Weeki Wachee Gardens | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.7%24.4–32.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.4%18.6–24.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.1–19.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.4%34.7–48.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 22%18.9–25.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 50.3%45.8–54.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 48.7%44.2–53.1 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 42.5%38.4–46.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–12 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14.4%13–15.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 14.5%12.7–16.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 16.1%13.5–18.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.7–21.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20%16.1–23.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34%28.5–39.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.2%8.3–12.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%31.2–41.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%9.2–14.1 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.6%79.6–85.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51%47.4–54.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87–90.3 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 85.6%83–87.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%63.5–72.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.3%62.6–76.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.2–24.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%18.2–23.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%12.6–15.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6.1–7.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7.1–8.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6%13.8–17.3 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.3%38.9–49.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.3%23.4–31.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%13.9–18.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 14%12.2–15.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.3%8–10.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.7%10.9–14.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens
Is Weeki Wachee Gardens a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weeki Wachee Gardens is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Weeki Wachee Gardens?
CDC estimates 41.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 48.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Weeki Wachee Gardens?
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Weeki Wachee Gardens’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Weeki Wachee Gardens have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–14.1%), 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens.
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.