Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Wellington is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Wellington beats Florida on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wellington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wellington
COPD and heart disease are less common in Wellington
Wellington runs below Florida on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.2% vs 7.2%), heart disease (5.6% vs 7.5%) and stroke (2.9% vs 3.8%). Conditions ↓
Wellington is an active town
Only 20.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. The town has 90 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Fewer Wellington adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Wellington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Wellington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wellington is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #55 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 95% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 70%.
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). Wellington’s median household income is $115,632; among the 6,369 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$145K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Wellington adults…
Wellington runs below FL on 7 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.
90 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Wellington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Wellington
1 hospital in Wellington, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Wellington; ≈ 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 Wellington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Wellington adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Wellington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | A | 24.9% | 10.8% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Royal Palm Beach | A− | 27.1% | 12% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wellington adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wellington
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wellington is better than Florida on 17 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Wellington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wellington | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%13.5–17.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.8–16 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.9%20.6–29.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.5–12.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.3%27.2–33.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32.2–39.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.9–27 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.5–9.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%8.5–11.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.8–23.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.4–17.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%29.5–39.4 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%75.4–81.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%63.6–70.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.9–89.6 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.1–80.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%63.6–72.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%72.5–84.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16%13.8–18.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.4–25.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%6–7.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%22.2–28.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11%9.8–12.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 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 Wellington
Is Wellington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wellington is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #55 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wellington?
CDC estimates 24.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.6% and 29.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wellington?
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Wellington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wellington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.1–12.9%), 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 Wellington 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 Wellington.
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.