How healthy is McIntosh?
McIntosh differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McIntosh. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McIntosh
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in McIntosh
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, McIntosh runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in McIntosh
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in McIntosh, and more people treating it
44.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 McIntosh’s likely range; no Health Grade: estimates for a town this small are less certain.
Out of every 100 McIntosh adults…
McIntosh runs above FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
McIntosh is an older town: 33% 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 McIntosh as about how healthy they are.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of McIntosh adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near McIntosh
No hospital or community health center in McIntosh 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 McIntosh; ≈ 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 McIntosh adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, McIntosh runs above 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.
11.8% of McIntosh adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McIntosh adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 333 people are less certain, so we show McIntosh's figures without a grade.
All 39 CDC measures for McIntosh
| Measure | McIntosh | Likely range | Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 44.5% | 40.8–48.7% | 36.6% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 44.5% | 40.5–48.7% | 39% | worse |
| Obesity | 37.4% | 31.9–43.4% | 31.9% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 37.3% | 33.9–41% | 26.6% | worse |
| Depression | 20.6% | 17.8–23.9% | 17.1% | worse |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 15.7% | 12.9–18.8% | 12.7% | worse |
| Asthma | 10.3% | 9.1–11.6% | 9.4% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 13% | 11.8–14.3% | 9.1% | worse |
| Diabetes | 16% | 14–18.2% | 13.5% | worse |
| COPD | 12.4% | 10.8–14.2% | 7.2% | worse |
| Heart disease | 11.1% | 9.8–12.3% | 7.5% | worse |
| Stroke | 5.5% | 4.9–6.1% | 3.8% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18% | 15.3–20.9% | 12.4% | worse |
| Binge drink | 13.2% | 11–15.7% | 14.6% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 27.3% | 23–31.8% | 26.3% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3% | 32.4–42.5% | 37.3% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 82.1% | 79.2–84.8% | 78.4% | better |
| Dentist visit | 55.7% | 52.2–59.2% | 57.4% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 88.9% | 87.3–90.4% | 87% | better |
| Colon screening | 69.6% | 65.2–73.6% | 65.7% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 73.7% | 66.6–79.9% | 76.1% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 83.4% | 80.7–85.7% | 78.4% | better |
| No health insurance | 11.6% | 9.4–14.1% | 15.9% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Lack emotional support | 21.7% | 18.9–24.8% | 24.7% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 17% | 15.2–19.1% | 15.8% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 24.1% | 21.1–27.5% | 20.3% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 18.4% | 16.3–20.8% | 14.3% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 12.2% | 10.9–13.7% | 16.8% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 9.5% | 8.4–10.7% | 13.9% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 6.3% | 5.5–7.1% | 8.6% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 6.9% | 6.2–7.6% | 9.1% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 11.8% | 10.4–13.2% | 15% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.7% | 33.4–42.3% | 31.3% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 21.4% | 18.6–24.4% | 15.1% | |
| Thinking or memory | 15% | 13.2–17.1% | 13.7% | |
| Hearing | 10.9% | 9.6–12.2% | 7.6% | |
| Vision | 6.9% | 6.1–7.7% | 6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 5.5% | 4.8–6.2% | 4.1% | |
| Errands alone | 10.2% | 9–11.7% | 8% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed McIntosh door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Florida figure falls inside it, we don’t call McIntosh better or worse.
CDC publishes McIntosh directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McIntosh.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. CDC’s 2025 release leaves out 6 of its measures for Florida, so those come from the 2024 release (earlier survey years). The Florida figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. 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.