Johnson Helm House · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, West Samoset is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
West Samoset differs from Florida on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Samoset. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Samoset
Dental care lags in West Samoset
35.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 26.3% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More West Samoset adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.2%), vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in West Samoset
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (35.7%), about twice the Florida rate. Utility shut-off threats (17.2% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (17.9% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 37.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% 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 West Samoset’s likely range.
What’s behind West Samoset’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Samoset is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #621 of 636 in Florida. All seven of West Samoset’s estimates fall in the lowest 12% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is fair or poor health: 34.5% of adults, against 20.3% across Florida and 19.4% 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 Samoset’s median household income is $54,352; among the 7,226 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 3%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where West Samoset compares well: arthritis, 22.8% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of West Samoset adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.4% of West Samoset adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 West Samoset adults…
West Samoset runs below FL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of West Samoset residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near West Samoset
No hospital or community health center in West Samoset 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 Samoset; ≈ 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).
How West Samoset adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, West Samoset runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
West Samoset and the towns around it
West Samoset’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 Samoset | D− | 41.9% | 16.5% | 21% | CDC place |
| Bradenton | C+ | 34.3% | 14.9% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Samoset | D | 38.1% | 15.5% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Samoset adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Samoset
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Samoset is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside West Samoset’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Samoset | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.5%31–38.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17–21.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.4%19.3–23.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%36.1–48 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.5%14.6–18.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%33.4–40.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%33–39.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.8%20.5–25.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.3%22.1–30.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21%18.5–23.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.2%35.7–45.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.2–17.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.8%41.2–52.1 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 34.6%30.3–38.5 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.3%69.6–76.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 35.1%31.8–38.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.4%74.6–79.9 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.1%69.3–74.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.8%48.7–58.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67%59.1–73.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.6%16–21.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.5%26.8–34.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35.7%32.9–38.4 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.6%24.1–29.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.2%15.4–19.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.9%16.4–19.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 37.4%34.7–40.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.7%40.4–49.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.8%18.7–23.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.1%20.8–25.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 11.8%10.7–13 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.7%12.3–15.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 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 Samoset
Is West Samoset a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Samoset is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #621 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 3%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Samoset?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.1% and 48%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Samoset?
Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, 1.9 miles in a straight line from West Samoset’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Samoset have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 30.3–38.5%), 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 Samoset 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 Samoset.
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.