Photo: The Bushranger · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Woodville is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Woodville differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Woodville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woodville
COPD, stroke and obesity run high in Woodville
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Obesity is also above the state: 39.5%, vs 31.9% across Florida. In all, Woodville runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Woodville
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Woodville
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.6%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (11.3% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (11.1% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 20.7% 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 Woodville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Woodville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodville is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #569 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 25% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Woodville’s median household income is $53,772; among the 7,046 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 24%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Woodville adults…
Woodville runs above 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.
5.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.7% of Woodville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Woodville
No hospital or community health center in Woodville 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 Woodville; ≈ 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 Woodville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Woodville adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Woodville runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
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Woodville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville | D | 39.5% | 16.2% | 18.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Woodville adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Woodville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Woodville is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Woodville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Woodville | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.2%22.4–28.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.2–19.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17.1–21.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%34.3–45.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14.4–18.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.4%39.8–47 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%38.2–45.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.9%27.9–33.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.7–9.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.4%9.2–11.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.4–5.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%15.5–22.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.4%16–21.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30%26.1–34.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.2–17.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%36.4–46.4 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.4%11.3–15.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.7–80.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55%51.4–58.5 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.2–87.7 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%76.9–82.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%62–71.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%65.8–79.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.4–21.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%23.3–29.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.6%18.6–22.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.7%14.9–18.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.3%10–12.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%10.1–12.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.7%18.8–22.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.8%32–39.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19%16.7–21.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.7–18.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 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 Woodville
Is Woodville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodville is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #569 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 24%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Woodville?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.3% and 45.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Woodville?
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Woodville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Woodville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–15.6%), 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 Woodville 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 Woodville.
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.