Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Zephyrhills West is healthier than 69%
Zephyrhills West differs from Florida on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Zephyrhills West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zephyrhills West
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Zephyrhills West
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.1%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), about twice the Florida rate. Cancer is also above the state: 16.9%, vs 9.1% across Florida. In all, Zephyrhills West runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 49% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Zephyrhills West, and more people treating it
52.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 86.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Zephyrhills West, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 13.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Florida 15.9%), yet 24.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
Zephyrhills West is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Zephyrhills West is healthier than 35%. Against the 6,454 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 69%. Health Grade ↓
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 Zephyrhills West’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B−.
What’s behind Zephyrhills West’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Zephyrhills West is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns, #430 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Zephyrhills West’s median household income is $51,992; among the 6,454 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Zephyrhills West compares well: binge drinking, 10% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 84.3% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 91.7% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Zephyrhills West adults…
Zephyrhills West runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Zephyrhills West is an older town: 49% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Zephyrhills West as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Zephyrhills West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Zephyrhills West
No hospital or community health center in Zephyrhills West 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 Zephyrhills West; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Zephyrhills West adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Zephyrhills West does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15% of Zephyrhills West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Zephyrhills West and the towns around it
Zephyrhills West has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyrhills West | C+ | 31.1% | 18.5% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Zephyrhills | C | 33.3% | 15.6% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Zephyrhills South | C | 32.6% | 17.4% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Zephyrhills West adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Zephyrhills West
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Zephyrhills West is better than Florida on 10 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Zephyrhills West’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Zephyrhills West | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.7%21.8–27.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.8–21.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.4–15.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.1%26.1–36.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.5%16.2–20.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 52.8%48.7–56.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 50.8%46.6–54.8 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 43.2%39.5–46.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 16.9%15.4–18.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 14.1%12.7–15.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.4%11.9–15 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.5%6–7.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.1%13.4–19.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12.1–16.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.8%28.6–37.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10%8.3–11.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%29.1–38.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.3%81.8–86.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.1%50.8–57.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.7%90.7–92.7 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 86.7%84.4–88.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%67–75.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%66.3–79.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.7%15.2–20.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%21.1–27.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.2%13.8–17 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.7–7.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%7.1–8.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15%13.5–16.8 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.1%39.9–48.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.8%22–27.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 14.7%13.2–16.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 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 Zephyrhills West
Is Zephyrhills West a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Zephyrhills West is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #430 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Zephyrhills West?
CDC estimates 31.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.1% and 36.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Zephyrhills West?
Adventhealth Zephyrhills in Zephyrhills, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Zephyrhills West’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Zephyrhills West have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.9–15.6%), 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 Zephyrhills West 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 Zephyrhills West.
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.