Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Weston is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Weston beats Florida on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weston
COPD and stroke are less common in Weston
Weston runs below Florida on ten chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.5% 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 12% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Weston has a five-star hospital
Cleveland Clinic Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Few Weston adults smoke
6.8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Weston is an active town
Only 19.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. The town has 41 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves. 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 Weston’s likely range.
What’s behind Weston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weston is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #16 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 78%.
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). Weston’s median household income is $139,825; among the 3,584 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($105K–$175K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Weston adults…
Weston runs below FL on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Weston residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Weston
1 hospital in Weston, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Weston; ≈ 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.
41 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Weston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Weston adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Weston does better than 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.
7.6% of Weston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Weston and the towns around it
Weston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | A | 25.6% | 10.2% | 6.8% | CDC place |
| Sunrise | B− | 31.2% | 14.2% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Southwest Ranches | A | 25.5% | 11% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Davie | B+ | 28% | 11.1% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Weston adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Weston
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Weston is better than Florida on 24 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Weston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Weston | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%12.4–15.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.3–11.8 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–14 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.6%21.1–30.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.8–11.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28%24.8–31 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%32.9–40.1 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.6%16.3–20.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.8%4.7–7.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%16.3–22 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.3–18.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.3%29.9–39.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.2%11.5–15 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.4–81.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.6%66.6–72.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.5–91 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%72.3–78.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%58.4–67.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%73.3–84.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.3%12.1–16.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.4–24.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.8–12.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%9.2–11.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.8%18.1–23.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.4–5.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 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 Weston
Is Weston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weston is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #16 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Weston?
CDC estimates 25.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.1% and 30.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Weston?
Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Weston, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Weston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Weston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–15%), 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 Weston 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 Weston.
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.