On CDC estimates, West Pensacola is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
West Pensacola differs from Florida on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Pensacola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Pensacola
Dental care lags in West Pensacola
43.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 23% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
West Pensacola is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, West Pensacola is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and obesity run high in West Pensacola
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Obesity is also above the state: 43.5%, vs 31.9% across Florida. In all, West Pensacola runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More West Pensacola adults live with a disability
42.8% of adults live with a disability, vs 31.3% across Florida. The biggest difference is vision loss: 10.1% vs 6%. Disability ↓
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 Pensacola’s likely range.
What’s behind West Pensacola’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Pensacola is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #626 of 636 in Florida. All seven of West Pensacola’s estimates fall in the lowest 7% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 21.6% of adults, against 15.8% across Florida and 15.9% nationally.
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 Pensacola’s median household income is $40,511; among the 2,532 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$51K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Pensacola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 West Pensacola adults…
West Pensacola runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Pensacola adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near West Pensacola
No hospital or community health center in West Pensacola 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 Pensacola; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How West Pensacola adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, West Pensacola runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
32.9% of West Pensacola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
West Pensacola and the towns around it
West Pensacola’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 7 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 Pensacola | D− | 43.5% | 18% | 21.9% | CDC place |
| Pensacola | B | 34.7% | 13.2% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Brent | C− | 37.2% | 13% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Myrtle Grove | C+ | 35% | 12.3% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Warrington | D | 39.2% | 15.5% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| Goulding | D− | 46.8% | 19.7% | 23.8% | CDC place |
| Bellview | C | 37.1% | 13.6% | 15.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for West Pensacola
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Pensacola is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside West Pensacola’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Pensacola | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.1%28.1–34 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.3–21.3 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.6%19.4–23.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.5%37.5–49.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18%16–20.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.6%41.9–49.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34.9–42.4 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.3%27.4–33.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.3–10 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.8%10.7–13 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%5–5.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23%19.2–27.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.9%19.4–24.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.7%32.3–41 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.1–16.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.3%36.6–48.2 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.3%16.3–20.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.9–80.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.4%39.9–47.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.8%79.8–83.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.9–79.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.1%53.8–64.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%63.8–78.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.5–24.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.9%25.4–32.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.5%27.1–31.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.2%20.9–25.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.1%14.4–17.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.6%14.3–17 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.9%30.3–35.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.8%38.7–46.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.2%19.9–24.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.8%18.8–22.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10.1%9.3–10.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.1%12.8–15.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.4%6.8–8.1 | 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 Pensacola
Is West Pensacola a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Pensacola is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #626 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Pensacola?
CDC estimates 43.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.5% and 49.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Pensacola?
Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, 4.0 miles in a straight line from West Pensacola’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Pensacola have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.3–20.6%), 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 Pensacola more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Pensacola.
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.