Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Williston is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Williston trails Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Williston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Williston
Dental care lags in Williston
42.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 26.9% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Williston
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Williston runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Williston
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.5%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (13.1% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (13.7% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 29.4% 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 Williston’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Williston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williston is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #578 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 51% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Williston’s median household income is $61,111; among the 9,197 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Williston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Williston adults…
Williston runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.4% of Williston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Williston
1 community health center in Williston, 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 Williston; ≈ 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.
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How Williston adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Williston runs above Florida.
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Williston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston | D | 36% | 17.5% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| East Williston | — | — | — | — |
East Williston: 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 Williston adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Williston
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Williston is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Williston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Williston | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.4%24.7–32.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.1–21 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.5–22.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%30.4–41.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.5%15.4–19.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.6%39.9–47.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.2%37.4–45.1 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.2%30.1–36.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.8%10.1–13.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.9%23.1–31 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%16.3–22.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.4%29.5–39.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.2–16.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.5%38.2–48.9 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.1%16.2–22.3 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.6–81.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42.8%39.4–46.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%81.9–85.9 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.7–81.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.5%57.8–66.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.4%62.3–76.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.4–22 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%23.4–30.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.5%24.1–28.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.5%17.5–21.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%12.4–14.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.4%26.9–32 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.1%35.5–44.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.6%18.7–24.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%15.9–20.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%7.8–10 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 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 Williston
Is Williston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williston is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #578 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Williston?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 41.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Williston?
Uf Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Williston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Williston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.2–22.3%), 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 Williston more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Williston.
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.