Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, West Lealman is healthier than 51%
West Lealman differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Lealman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Lealman
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Lealman
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, West Lealman runs above Florida on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In West Lealman, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 15.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Florida 15.9%), yet 25.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in West Lealman
52.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
West Lealman is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Lealman is healthier than 23%. Against the 6,329 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 51%. 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 West Lealman’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind West Lealman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Lealman is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns, #506 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 65% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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 Lealman’s median household income is $51,589; among the 6,329 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Where West Lealman compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 West Lealman adults…
West Lealman runs above FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
West Lealman is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in West Lealman as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Lealman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near West Lealman
No hospital or community health center in West Lealman 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 Lealman; ≈ 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 West Lealman adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, West Lealman runs above Florida.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of West Lealman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
West Lealman and the towns around it
West Lealman’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lealman | C− | 34.1% | 16.6% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Kenneth City | C | 32.5% | 16.1% | 15% | CDC place |
| Pinellas Park | C+ | 32.5% | 14% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| St. Petersburg | B+ | 32.7% | 12.2% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Seminole | B+ | 29.6% | 13.5% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Bay Pines | B+ | 30% | 13.1% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Lealman adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Lealman
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Lealman is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside West Lealman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Lealman | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.4%22.5–28.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.9–20.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.2–19.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%28.4–39.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.6%14.4–18.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.2%38.2–46.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.9%40.7–49 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.1%31.6–38.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12%10.9–13.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.8%10.6–13.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.5%14.6–20.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.5–19 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%26.6–35.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.2–16.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%31.9–41.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.1%13.2–17.1 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.4–82.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.6%49.2–55.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.6–88.7 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.5–83.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.5–71.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%62.3–76.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.3–23.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.4–29 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%15.9–19.5 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.3%16.5–20.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.8%34.7–42.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.3%18.8–23.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%14.2–17.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.8%9.7–12 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.9–8.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5–6.1 | 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 West Lealman
Is West Lealman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Lealman is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #506 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 West Lealman?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 39.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Lealman?
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital in Saint Petersburg, 1.2 miles in a straight line from West Lealman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Lealman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.2–17.1%), 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 West Lealman 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 Lealman.
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.