On CDC estimates, Westchase is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Westchase differs from Florida on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westchase. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westchase
COPD and stroke are less common in Westchase
Westchase runs below Florida on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.2% vs 7.2%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.8%) and heart disease (4.6% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 15% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Westchase doesn’t win on
17.7% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Westchase is an active town
Only 16.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% 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 Westchase’s likely range.
What’s behind Westchase’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westchase is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #9 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 95% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 89%.
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). Westchase’s median household income is $124,434; among the 5,121 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$156K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Westchase adults…
Westchase runs below FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Westchase
No hospital or community health center in Westchase 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 Westchase; ≈ 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 Westchase adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Westchase adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Westchase does better than 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.
6.8% of Westchase adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Westchase and the towns around it
Westchase has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchase | A+ | 26.3% | 9.2% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Keystone | A | 26.5% | 10.3% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Citrus Park | B+ | 30.5% | 12.2% | 11% | CDC place |
| East Lake | A− | 28.7% | 11.8% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Town 'n' Country | B | 32% | 13.4% | 11.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westchase adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westchase
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westchase is better than Florida on 22 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Westchase’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westchase | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.8%11.1–14.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%9–11.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.3–15.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.3%22.1–30.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8–10.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.4–32.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%35–42.3 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.1%17.8–22.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.2–8.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.2%3.6–4.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.7%4.6–6.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.6%7.2–10.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.9%14.2–19.8 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%15–20.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%31.2–40 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%8–10.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%73.9–80.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.3%63.3–69.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.3–90.1 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%70.6–76.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%60.4–68.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.7%75.8–86.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.1%13.7–18.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.5–24.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.9–10 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%6–7.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.2%19.3–25.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9%7.7–10.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.7–11.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.6 | 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 Westchase
Is Westchase a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westchase is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #9 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westchase?
CDC estimates 26.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.1% and 30.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westchase?
Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Westchase’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westchase have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–10.8%), 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 Westchase more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westchase.
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.