On CDC estimates, Wright is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns
Wright differs from Florida on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wright. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wright
Smoking is more common in Wright
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Wright
Wright runs below Florida on cancer (7.1% vs 9.1%), heart disease (6.2% vs 7.5%) and high cholesterol (33% vs 39%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). 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 Wright’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Wright’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wright is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns, #385 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 72% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Wright’s median household income is $70,195; among the 10,515 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Where Wright compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 7.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Wright adults…
Wright runs below FL on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wright
1 hospital in Wright, 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 Wright; ≈ 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 Wright adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Wright adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Wright runs above 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.
17.6% of Wright adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Wright and the towns around it
Wright’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright | C+ | 32.8% | 11.7% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Fort Walton Beach | B− | 31.7% | 12.5% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Ocean City | B | 31% | 11.6% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Hurlburt Field | A− | 27.9% | 4.5% | 10.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wright adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wright
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wright is better than Florida on 6 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Wright’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wright | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%18.7–23.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.3–21.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%27.4–38.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%29.3–36 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%29.6–36.5 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.9–27.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.3%13.5–19.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%13.2–17.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.8%23.1–30.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.3–19.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%33.7–44.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.9%14–17.8 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.6%71.1–77.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.9%52.3–59.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%80.9–84.7 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.9–76.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%61.5–70.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.6%63.8–78.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.6%16.9–22.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.6–27 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.1%16.4–19.9 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.3%13.6–17 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%9.5–11.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.6%16–19.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%29.2–36.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.7–18 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8.1–10 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Wright
Is Wright a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wright is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #385 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 55%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wright?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 38.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wright?
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Wright’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wright have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14–17.8%), 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 Wright more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wright.
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.