Health and Nutrition of Wahneta, FL Residents

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Forty three percent of Wahneta residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 20 times per month. This includes chocolate and other flavored milks, as well as hot cocoa made with milk, and does not count small amounts of milk added to coffee or tea. People living here eat an average of four meals (breakfasts, lunches or dinners) per week that were prepared away from home in places such as restaurants, fast food places, food stands, grocery stores or from vending machines. They get two of these meals from a fast-food or pizza place. People here eat two "ready to eat" foods such as salads, soups, chicken, sandwiches and cooked vegetables per month. They also eat four frozen meals or frozen pizzas on average monthly.

Summary

Diet health (%)

  • Here 43.3%
  • County 50.2%
  • State 50.9%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Wahneta 20.2
  • Polk County 21.2
  • State 20.8

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Here 3.7
  • Polk County 3.4
  • State 3.5

Meals from fast food or pizza place (#/week)

  • Wahneta 2.1
  • County 1.7
  • State 1.7

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Here 2.0
  • Polk County 1.7
  • Florida 1.8

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Wahneta 3.6
  • Polk County 3.3
  • Florida 3.1

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average Wahneta resident last visited a dentist two years ago (including all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists). Nineteen percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Twenty six percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Wahneta residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 40 percent. People living here aged 30 years and older, aside from brushing their teeth with toothbrush, use dental floss or any other device that clean between teeth on average two days per week. They also use mouthwash or other dental rinse products to treat dental disease or dental problems an average of three days per week. The average person living here (including children) has 24 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Wahneta 2.3
  • County 2.0
  • Florida 1.9

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Wahneta 19.1%
  • County 15.3%
  • State 14.1%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Wahneta 25.6%
  • Polk County 20.6%
  • State 19.9%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Here 39.5%
  • County 46.7%
  • Florida 48.5%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Here 2.3
  • Polk County 2.8
  • State 3.0

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Here 2.9
  • Polk County 2.9
  • State 2.9

Average number of teeth

  • Here 23.7
  • County 22.0
  • Florida 22.9

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average height of Wahneta residents 16 years and older is 64 inches. The average weight is 176 pounds. Their average BMI (Body Mass Index) is 29. Forty percent of people living here are obese. Fifty one percent have ever been obese. Thirty two percent have ever tried to lose weight.

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Here 64.5
  • County 66.6
  • Florida 66.4

Average weight (pounds)

  • Wahneta 176.2
  • County 179.9
  • Florida 179.0

Average BMI

  • Wahneta 28.7
  • Polk County 28.7
  • State 28.7

People that are obese (%)

  • Wahneta 40.3%
  • Polk County 37.8%
  • State 37.8%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Wahneta 51.4%
  • Polk County 49.8%
  • Florida 49.0%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Here 32.2%
  • County 34.2%
  • State 36.1%

Sixty three percent of Wahneta residents have ever used marijuana or hashish. Twenty seven percent of people living here have ever used cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Twenty four percent have ever used any form of cocaine, such as powder, 'crack', 'free base', and coca paste. Three percent have ever used heroin. Seventeen percent have ever used methamphetamines.

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Wahneta 62.6%
  • County 63.9%
  • State 61.5%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Here 26.9%
  • Polk County 23.2%
  • Florida 21.2%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Here 24.2%
  • County 21.2%
  • Florida 19.5%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Here 2.6%
  • Polk County 2.9%
  • Florida 2.5%

Ever used methamphetamine (%)

  • Here 16.9%
  • Polk County 12.0%
  • Florida 10.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Nine percent of people living in Wahneta have ever been told by a doctor or health professional that they have diabetes. Forty percent of people had a blood test for high sugar or diabetes within the past three years. Two percent of city residents are currently taking insulin.

Summary

Diabetics (%)

  • Wahneta 9.2%
  • Polk County 11.3%
  • Florida 10.7%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Here 40.0%
  • County 49.1%
  • State 49.6%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Here 2.2%
  • Polk County 3.3%
  • Florida 3.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Wahneta residents 20 years and older on average get up to urinate one time at night (from time they go to bed at night until the time they get up in the morning).

Summary

Avg. # of times urinating at night

  • Wahneta 1.1
  • County 1.2
  • Florida 1.1

Twelve percent of Wahneta residents above the age of 40 have problems with their ability to smell, such as not being able to smell things or things not smelling the way they are supposed to. Six percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Sixty four percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Twenty percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Fifteen percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Twenty three percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Thirty four percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Here 12.2%
  • Polk County 11.7%
  • Florida 11.3%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Wahneta 6.0%
  • Polk County 5.8%
  • State 5.5%

People 40+ that ever had wisdom teeth removed (%)

  • Here 64.5%
  • Polk County 68.7%
  • State 67.4%

People 40+ that ever had tonsils teeth removed (%)

  • Here 20.2%
  • County 30.2%
  • State 29.7%

People 40+ that ever had a loss of consciousness because of a head injury (%)

  • Here 14.9%
  • Polk County 15.8%
  • State 15.1%

People 40+ that ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull (%)

  • Here 23.3%
  • County 20.9%
  • Florida 19.8%

People 40+ that ever had two or more sinus infections (%)

  • Here 33.6%
  • Polk County 39.6%
  • Florida 38.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Fifty eight percent of people living in Wahneta are covered by health insurance or some other kind of health care plan.

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Here 57.6%
  • Polk County 76.2%
  • Florida 76.8%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixteen percent of people living in Wahneta have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had hypertension (also called high blood pressure). Nineteen percent of people take their blood pressure at home. Thirty percent of people in Wahneta frequently check their blood cholesterol. Fourteen percent of people have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that their blood cholesterol level was high.

Summary

Has high blood pressure (%)

  • Here 15.5%
  • County 26.3%
  • State 25.1%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Here 18.6%
  • Polk County 26.5%
  • State 25.3%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Wahneta 29.8%
  • County 45.9%
  • Florida 46.0%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Here 14.1%
  • County 22.3%
  • State 20.7%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Twenty seven percent of people living in Wahneta use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Wahneta 26.7%
  • Polk County 33.8%
  • State 35.8%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Thirty percent of Wahneta residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Thirty one percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Forty two percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Fifty two percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Thirty three percent are bothered by poor appetite or overeating. Twenty three percent often feel badly about themselves, that they are a failure or have let themselves or their families down. Twenty percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Eighteen percent of people living here move or speak so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual. Five percent have thoughts that they would be better off dead or of hurting themselves in some way.

Summary

People who have little interest in doing things (%)

  • Here 30.2%
  • County 25.8%
  • Florida 25.2%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Wahneta 30.6%
  • County 26.9%
  • State 26.1%

People who have trouble sleeping or sleeping too much (%)

  • Here 42.4%
  • Polk County 40.9%
  • Florida 39.8%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Wahneta 52.0%
  • Polk County 50.6%
  • Florida 49.9%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Wahneta 32.9%
  • Polk County 27.3%
  • State 26.2%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Wahneta 23.0%
  • Polk County 20.8%
  • Florida 19.9%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Wahneta 20.2%
  • Polk County 18.4%
  • State 18.1%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Here 18.3%
  • County 13.7%
  • Florida 12.7%

People having thoughts they would be better off dead (%)

  • Wahneta 5.4%
  • County 4.5%
  • Florida 4.1%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Wahneta residents on average take two prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Wahneta 1.5
  • Polk County 2.3
  • Florida 2.1

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eighty two percent of people living in Wahneta have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Ten percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 4.0 days per month on average. They have 6.7 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 27 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Here 81.8%
  • Polk County 79.5%
  • State 78.9%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Here 10.4%
  • Polk County 10.9%
  • State 11.0%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Wahneta 4.0
  • County 5.1
  • Florida 5.0

Average drinks/week

  • Wahneta 6.7
  • Polk County 5.8
  • Florida 5.3

Average days/year people drink much

  • Wahneta 27.0
  • County 23.4
  • State 20.8

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ninety seven percent of Wahneta residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Ninety four percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Eighty three percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Fifty percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Four percent of males in Wahneta have ever had any kind of sex with a man, including oral or anal. Ninety seven percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Eighty one percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Forty two percent have ever had anal sex. Fifteen percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Wahneta were 16 years old on average when they had sex for the first time. The average man in his lifetime had any kind of sex with 29 women. He has vaginal sex with 23 women. People living here were on average 20 years old when they first performed oral sex on a woman. In their lifetime they performed oral sex on average on six women. People in Wahneta were 21 years old on average when they first performed oral sex on a man. They performed oral sex on average on three men in their lifetime. Fifteen percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Wahneta has vaginal or anal sex 69 times a year. Fifty percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Wahneta 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with 10 men on average. They have had 10 male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.6 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Sixty four percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

People 18+ that ever had sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) (%)

  • Wahneta 97.2%
  • Polk County 97.3%
  • State 97.3%

Males 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 93.9%
  • County 94.7%
  • Florida 94.3%

Males 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a woman (%)

  • Here 82.6%
  • County 85.7%
  • Florida 85.7%

Males 18+ that ever had anal sex with a woman (%)

  • Wahneta 49.7%
  • County 47.6%
  • Florida 46.6%

Males 18+ that ever had any sex with a man (%)

  • Here 4.0%
  • County 6.2%
  • Florida 6.9%

Females 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a man (%)

  • Wahneta 97.1%
  • County 97.1%
  • Florida 97.1%

Females 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a man (%)

  • Here 81.3%
  • Polk County 82.7%
  • State 83.0%

Females 18+ that ever had anal sex with a man (%)

  • Wahneta 41.9%
  • County 37.0%
  • Florida 37.2%

Females 18+ that ever had any kind of sex with a woman (%)

  • Wahneta 15.4%
  • Polk County 11.2%
  • Florida 10.5%

Average age people first had sex

  • Here 16.1
  • County 16.8
  • Florida 17.0

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Wahneta 28.7
  • County 30.0
  • Florida 27.3

Average number of female vaginal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Wahneta 23.4
  • County 22.0
  • Florida 20.6

Average age people first performed oral sex on a woman (18+)

  • Here 20.3
  • Polk County 21.7
  • State 21.7

Average number of woman performed oral sex on in lifetime (18+)

  • Here 6.1
  • County 5.0
  • Florida 4.6

Average age people first performed oral sex on a man (18+)

  • Here 20.7
  • County 19.8
  • State 19.7

Average number of male oral sex partners in lifetime (18+)

  • Wahneta 2.9
  • County 5.9
  • State 5.0

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Wahneta 14.8%
  • County 9.7%
  • State 9.5%

Average number of times people have vaginal or anal sex a year

  • Wahneta 68.9
  • Polk County 56.3
  • State 55.9

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Here 50.3%
  • County 50.3%
  • Florida 49.9%

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Wahneta 10.5
  • Polk County 10.4
  • State 9.7

Average number of male vaginal sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Wahneta 9.6
  • Polk County 8.9
  • Florida 8.3

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Wahneta 0.6
  • Polk County 0.5
  • Florida 0.5

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Here 64.4%
  • County 78.3%
  • Florida 75.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eleven percent of households in Wahneta use chemical products in their homes to control fleas, roaches, ants, termites or other insects. Five percent use chemical products in their lawns or gardens to kill weeds.

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Here 10.7%
  • County 10.5%
  • State 10.5%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Here 4.5%
  • Polk County 4.5%
  • State 4.2%

Wahneta residents 16 years and older usually get seven hours of sleep at night on weekdays or workdays. Twenty six percent of them have trouble sleeping.

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Here 6.8
  • County 6.9
  • State 6.9

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Wahneta 25.8%
  • Polk County 30.6%
  • State 29.4%

Fifty seven percent of Wahneta residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Wahneta 56.9%
  • Polk County 48.3%
  • State 45.5%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Twenty five percent of Wahneta residents' work involve vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate, like carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging or construction work for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty seven percent of people do moderate-intensity activities at work that cause small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking or carrying light loads for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty two percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Nineteen percent do any vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate like running or basketball for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty seven percent do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, bicycling, swimming or golf for at least 10 minutes continuously. People living here spend five hours sitting on a typical day (this includes sitting at work, at home, getting to and from places, or with friends, including time spent sitting at a desk, traveling in a car or bus, reading, playing cards, watching television or using a computer). They usually sit and watch TV or videos for about three hours per day. They use a computer or play computer games (including Playstation, Nintendo DS, or other portable video games) outside of work or school for 1.2 hours per day.

Summary

People doing vigorous-intensity work activities (%)

  • Wahneta 24.7%
  • Polk County 20.8%
  • Florida 19.6%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 36.5%
  • Polk County 36.8%
  • State 35.7%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Here 32.5%
  • County 29.0%
  • Florida 29.5%

People doing vigorous-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 19.3%
  • Polk County 18.0%
  • State 20.5%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Wahneta 37.3%
  • Polk County 40.8%
  • State 42.4%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Wahneta 5.3
  • Polk County 6.1
  • State 6.1

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Here 2.7
  • County 2.9
  • State 2.7

Average hours a day using computer

  • Wahneta 1.2
  • Polk County 1.2
  • State 1.3

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eleven percent of Wahneta residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Three percent of people living here has anemia, sometimes called "tired blood" or "low blood". Three percent of people 16 years and older have ever been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they had psoriasis. Thirty percent are overweight. Thirty percent of people 60 years and older have difficulties in thinking or remembering that can make a big difference in everyday activities (this does not refer to occasionally forgetting your keys or the name of someone you recently met). This refers to things like confusion or memory loss that are happening more often or getting worse. Ten percent of people living in Wahneta have ever received a blood transfusion. Twenty two percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Twenty percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Two percent have ever been told they had gout. Three percent have congestive heart failure. Two percent have coronary heart disease. One percent have angina, also called angina pectoris. Three percent have ever had a heart attack, also called myocardial infarction. Three percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Three percent have ever had emphysema. Five percent have another thyroid problem. Three percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. Four percent of people had any kind of liver condition. Five percent have ever had cancer or a malignancy of any kind.

Summary

People with asthma (%)

  • Wahneta 10.7%
  • County 10.3%
  • State 9.8%

People with anemia (%)

  • Wahneta 3.4%
  • Polk County 3.8%
  • State 3.6%

People with psoriasis (%)

  • Here 2.6%
  • Polk County 3.7%
  • State 3.6%

People with overweight (%)

  • Here 30.0%
  • County 34.4%
  • Florida 34.8%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Wahneta 30.1%
  • Polk County 20.1%
  • Florida 18.4%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Here 9.5%
  • Polk County 13.0%
  • State 12.3%

People having trouble seeing even with glass/contacts (%)

  • Wahneta 22.5%
  • County 19.8%
  • State 18.9%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Wahneta 19.7%
  • Polk County 28.4%
  • State 26.6%

People with gout (%)

  • Here 2.2%
  • Polk County 4.3%
  • Florida 4.1%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Here 2.6%
  • Polk County 4.1%
  • Florida 3.4%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Here 2.3%
  • County 4.0%
  • Florida 3.6%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Wahneta 1.4%
  • County 2.7%
  • Florida 2.4%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Wahneta 3.1%
  • Polk County 4.6%
  • Florida 4.1%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Wahneta 3.4%
  • County 4.5%
  • State 3.9%

People with emphysema (%)

  • Here 3.0%
  • County 3.6%
  • State 2.8%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Here 4.9%
  • County 8.1%
  • Florida 7.9%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Here 2.9%
  • Polk County 3.9%
  • State 3.4%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Wahneta 4.2%
  • County 3.0%
  • Florida 2.6%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Wahneta 5.0%
  • County 10.4%
  • Florida 9.8%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixty six percent of births in Wahneta were vaginal deliveries. Thirty four percent of deliveries were cesarean. 99.2 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Sixty one percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Fifty eight percent of women breastfeed their children. Sixteen percent of women in Wahneta have ever had a hysterectomy, including a partial hysterectomy (that is, surgery to remove their uterus or womb). Nine percent had both of their ovaries removed (either when they had their uterus removed or at another time). Seventy one percent have ever taken birth control pills for any reason. Six percent of women are currently taking birth control pills. Twenty three percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Twelve percent have ever used female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, including any forms of female hormones, such as pills, cream, patch and injections, but do not include birth control methods or use for infertility.

Summary

Vaginal deliveries (%)

  • Wahneta 66.0%
  • County 65.8%
  • State 63.8%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Here 34.0%
  • County 34.2%
  • State 36.2%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Wahneta 99.2%
  • County 99.3%
  • Florida 99.2%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Wahneta 61.0%
  • County 59.7%
  • State 59.7%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Wahneta 58.4%
  • County 53.6%
  • State 57.4%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Wahneta 16.1%
  • Polk County 24.5%
  • Florida 22.8%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Wahneta 8.6%
  • Polk County 13.4%
  • State 12.3%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Here 70.5%
  • County 73.2%
  • Florida 73.1%

Women taking birth control pills (%)

  • Wahneta 5.5%
  • County 6.9%
  • State 7.0%

Women that have ever used Depo-Provera or injectables (%)

  • Here 23.4%
  • County 14.9%
  • Florida 15.6%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Wahneta 12.4%
  • County 20.8%
  • Florida 19.9%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Wahneta report their general health condition on average at 52 percent. Three percent of them donate blood. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 37 percent of Wahneta residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Six percent of people living in Wahneta are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Here 51.7%
  • County 55.3%
  • State 56.4%

Blood donors (%)

  • Wahneta 2.9%
  • Polk County 4.5%
  • Florida 4.9%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Here 37.2%
  • Polk County 38.4%
  • State 39.3%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Here 6.4%
  • Polk County 8.3%
  • Florida 8.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People in Wahneta spend $394 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 29 percent of their income. The average family in Wahneta spends $75 on food at other stores monthly. This is five percent of their income. They spend $126 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is eight percent of their income. They also spend $29 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Wahneta $394
  • Polk County $352
  • State $361

Income spent on food at supermarket/grocery store (%)

  • Here 28.6%
  • Polk County 23.1%
  • Florida 22.3%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Here $75
  • Polk County $71
  • State $77

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Wahneta 4.7%
  • County 4.1%
  • Florida 4.2%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Here $126
  • County $134
  • Florida $146

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Here 7.7%
  • County 6.6%
  • State 6.9%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Here $29
  • Polk County $23
  • State $26

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Here 1.3%
  • Polk County 1.2%
  • Florida 1.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Wahneta report their general condition of hearing on average at 79 percent. Seventy nine percent of them can usually hear and understand, without the use of a hearing aid or any other listening devices, what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person whispers to them from across a quiet room. Ninety four percent of people can hear a normal voice across a quiet room. Nineteen percent of Wahneta population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Forty eight percent of people living here have ever had a job where they were exposed to loud sounds or noise. Loud means so loud that they must speak in a raised voice to be heard. Fourteen percent of people in Wahneta had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Here 79.2%
  • County 77.7%
  • State 78.9%

People that can hear a whisper from across a quiet room (%)

  • Wahneta 79.3%
  • County 78.8%
  • State 81.2%

People that can hear normal voice from across a quiet room (%)

  • Wahneta 94.4%
  • County 94.6%
  • State 95.3%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Here 18.5%
  • Polk County 20.4%
  • State 18.5%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Wahneta 47.5%
  • County 43.2%
  • State 39.9%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Here 14.2%
  • Polk County 15.2%
  • State 14.3%

Twenty two percent of Wahneta residents 40 and older take a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart attacks, strokes or cancer.

Summary

Adults 40+ taking low-dose aspirin (%)

  • Here 21.8%
  • County 29.1%
  • State 28.1%

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Eighteen percent of Wahneta residents 20 or older have limitations caused by a long-term physical, mental or emotional problems or illnesses keeping them from working at a job or business. Twenty two percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Eight percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Eleven percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Six percent of people here have health problems that require them to use special equipment, such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed or special telephone.

Summary

People having limitations keeping them from working (%)

  • Wahneta 18.5%
  • Polk County 19.3%
  • Florida 16.9%

People limited in amount of work they can do (%)

  • Wahneta 22.2%
  • Polk County 25.9%
  • State 23.1%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Wahneta 7.7%
  • County 10.2%
  • State 9.3%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Here 10.7%
  • Polk County 10.3%
  • State 9.2%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Here 5.7%
  • County 9.4%
  • State 8.6%

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