John B. Stetson House · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, West DeLand is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
West DeLand differs from Florida on 7 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West DeLand. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West DeLand
Depression is more common in West DeLand
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.7%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.4%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in West DeLand
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 West DeLand’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind West DeLand’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West DeLand is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #392 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 72% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). West DeLand’s median household income is $76,386; among the 10,812 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How West DeLand adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, West DeLand runs above Florida.
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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.
Out of every 100 West DeLand adults…
West DeLand runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West DeLand
No hospital or community health center in West DeLand 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 West DeLand; ≈ 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 West DeLand adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.1% of West DeLand adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
West DeLand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West DeLand | C+ | 32.8% | 12.4% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| DeLand | B− | 32.1% | 13.1% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West DeLand adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West DeLand
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West DeLand is better than Florida on 4 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside West DeLand’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West DeLand | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%18.2–24.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.5–17.6 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.3–20.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%27.7–38.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.8–14.1 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.7–39.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%35.5–42.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%24.2–29.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.4–10.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.3%7–9.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.3–12.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.9–18.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.4%21.7–29.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.1–18.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%29–38.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%12.2–17.4 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.9–80.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%55.3–62.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.4–87.5 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.2–80.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.1–71.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%64.2–77.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.7%17.9–23.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.7–28.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%13.1–16.4 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.5–9.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%29.4–37.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%13–17.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.5–17.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5–6.4 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.6–10.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 West DeLand
Is West DeLand a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West DeLand is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #392 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West DeLand?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 38.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West DeLand?
Adventhealth Deland in Deland, 2.1 miles in a straight line from West DeLand’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West DeLand have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–17.4%), 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 West DeLand more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West DeLand.
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.