On CDC estimates, West Melbourne is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
West Melbourne beats Florida on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Melbourne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Melbourne
Fewer West Melbourne adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
West Melbourne is an active town
Only 21.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in West Melbourne
West Melbourne runs below Florida on diabetes (10.9% vs 13.5%) and stroke (3.2% vs 3.8%). 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 West Melbourne’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind West Melbourne’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Melbourne is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #131 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 81% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 68%.
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 Melbourne’s median household income is $92,986; among the 9,573 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of West Melbourne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
7.1 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Melbourne adults…
West Melbourne runs below FL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Melbourne
No hospital or community health center in West Melbourne 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 Melbourne; ≈ 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 Melbourne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How West Melbourne adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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West Melbourne and the towns around it
West Melbourne has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 Melbourne | A− | 31.3% | 10.9% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| June Park | A− | 32% | 11.6% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Melbourne | B− | 34.5% | 13.3% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Melbourne Village | — | — | — | — | |
| Palm Bay | C+ | 36.5% | 14% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Melbourne Village: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Melbourne adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Melbourne
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Melbourne is better than Florida on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside West Melbourne’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Melbourne | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%13.9–18.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.1–14.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%26.2–36.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.5–12.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.7–37.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%34.3–41.5 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%23.7–29.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.8–10.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.3–10.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.5–13 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%17.9–24.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13–18.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%28.7–38.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%9.3–12.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%74.9–81.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.5%59.3–65.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86.2–89.1 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.8–79.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%66.2–74.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%72.6–84.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.5%15.8–21.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.4–25.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%5–6.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.7–7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.4%7.3–9.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%24.7–31.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%10.9–14.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6–7.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 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 West Melbourne
Is West Melbourne a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Melbourne is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #131 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 West Melbourne?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 36.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Melbourne?
Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, 3.8 miles in a straight line from West Melbourne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Melbourne have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–12.4%), 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 Melbourne 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 West Melbourne.
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.