Photo: Freeholdman12 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Windermere is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Windermere differs from Florida on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Windermere. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Windermere
Windermere is an active town
Only 15.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Windermere’s lead shrinks
Windermere is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, but 67% of the 1,435 towns with similar household incomes ($133K–$222K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Windermere keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.2% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Windermere
Windermere runs below Florida on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5% vs 7.2%), diabetes (9.5% vs 13.5%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.8%). Conditions ↓
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 Windermere’s likely range.
What’s behind Windermere’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Windermere is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #7 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 97% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 86%.
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). Windermere’s median household income is $177,778; among the 1,435 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($133K–$222K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Windermere adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Windermere adults…
Windermere runs below FL on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Windermere
No hospital or community health center in Windermere 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 Windermere; ≈ 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 Windermere adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Windermere 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.
4.2% of Windermere adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Windermere and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere | A+ | 27.1% | 9.5% | 8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Windermere adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Windermere
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Windermere is better than Florida on 21 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Windermere’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Windermere | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.2%10.3–14.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.4–12.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.3–14.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.1%22.6–31.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.1–10.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%28.7–35.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%36.4–44 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%21.9–27.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–12 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.2–5.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.2%3.4–5.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8%6.6–9.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.8%13–18.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13–18 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%30.4–38.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.3–7.5 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%77–82.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72%69.2–74.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.2%90–92.3 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76–81.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.3%69.4–77.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.4–83.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.7%14.1–19.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19%16.5–21.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6%5.2–6.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.7%3.3–4.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.5%19.3–25.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.2–11.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.8 | 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 Windermere
Is Windermere a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Windermere is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #7 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Windermere?
CDC estimates 27.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.6% and 31.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Windermere?
Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Windermere’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Windermere have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–7.5%), 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 Windermere 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 Windermere.
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.