Health and Nutrition of Waverly, FL Residents

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Fifty percent of Waverly residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 17 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 three 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 one "ready to eat" foods such as salads, soups, chicken, sandwiches and cooked vegetables per month. They also eat two frozen meals or frozen pizzas on average monthly.

Summary

Diet health (%)

  • Here 49.7%
  • County 50.2%
  • Florida 50.9%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Waverly 16.9
  • Polk County 21.2
  • State 20.8

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Waverly 2.8
  • County 3.4
  • State 3.5

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

  • Waverly 1.7
  • County 1.7
  • Florida 1.7

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Waverly 1.3
  • County 1.7
  • State 1.8

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Here 2.0
  • County 3.3
  • State 3.1

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

The average Waverly resident last visited a dentist three years ago (including all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists). Sixteen percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Twenty percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Waverly residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 41 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 four days per week. The average person living here (including children) has 22 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Here 2.6
  • Polk County 2.0
  • State 1.9

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Waverly 16.3%
  • County 15.3%
  • Florida 14.1%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Here 20.0%
  • Polk County 20.6%
  • Florida 19.9%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Here 41.3%
  • Polk County 46.7%
  • Florida 48.5%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Here 2.3
  • Polk County 2.8
  • Florida 3.0

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Waverly 4.0
  • County 2.9
  • State 2.9

Average number of teeth

  • Waverly 22.0
  • County 22.0
  • Florida 22.9

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

The average height of Waverly residents 16 years and older is 65 inches. The average weight is 185 pounds. Their average BMI (Body Mass Index) is 30. Forty six percent of people living here are obese. Fifty eight percent have ever been obese. Twenty nine percent have ever tried to lose weight.

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Waverly 64.9
  • County 66.6
  • Florida 66.4

Average weight (pounds)

  • Waverly 185.0
  • Polk County 179.9
  • State 179.0

Average BMI

  • Waverly 30.1
  • County 28.7
  • Florida 28.7

People that are obese (%)

  • Here 45.8%
  • Polk County 37.8%
  • Florida 37.8%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Here 57.9%
  • County 49.8%
  • Florida 49.0%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Waverly 28.6%
  • Polk County 34.2%
  • State 36.1%

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

Fifty six percent of Waverly residents have ever used marijuana or hashish. Fifteen percent of people living here have ever used cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Fourteen percent have ever used any form of cocaine, such as powder, 'crack', 'free base', and coca paste. Three percent have ever used heroin.

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Here 55.6%
  • County 63.9%
  • Florida 61.5%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Waverly 14.9%
  • Polk County 23.2%
  • Florida 21.2%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Here 14.1%
  • Polk County 21.2%
  • State 19.5%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Here 3.0%
  • Polk County 2.9%
  • Florida 2.5%

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

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

Summary

Diabetics (%)

  • Waverly 13.2%
  • Polk County 11.3%
  • State 10.7%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Waverly 48.9%
  • Polk County 49.1%
  • Florida 49.6%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Waverly 4.3%
  • Polk County 3.3%
  • Florida 3.2%

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

Waverly residents 20 years and older on average get up to urinate two 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

  • Here 1.5
  • County 1.2
  • State 1.1

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

Eight percent of Waverly 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. Eight percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Sixty percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Twelve percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Eight percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Nine percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Twenty five percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Here 7.7%
  • Polk County 11.7%
  • State 11.3%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Waverly 7.6%
  • County 5.8%
  • State 5.5%

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

  • Waverly 60.2%
  • County 68.7%
  • State 67.4%

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

  • Here 11.6%
  • Polk County 30.2%
  • State 29.7%

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

  • Here 7.6%
  • Polk County 15.8%
  • Florida 15.1%

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

  • Here 8.7%
  • County 20.9%
  • State 19.8%

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

  • Waverly 24.7%
  • Polk County 39.6%
  • Florida 38.2%

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

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

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Here 67.6%
  • County 76.2%
  • State 76.8%

Thirty one percent of people living in Waverly have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had hypertension (also called high blood pressure). Twenty two percent of people take their blood pressure at home. Forty nine percent of people in Waverly frequently check their blood cholesterol. Twenty one 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 (%)

  • Waverly 31.3%
  • County 26.3%
  • Florida 25.1%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Here 22.4%
  • County 26.5%
  • State 25.3%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Here 48.7%
  • Polk County 45.9%
  • Florida 46.0%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Waverly 20.5%
  • County 22.3%
  • State 20.7%

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

Twelve percent of people living in Waverly use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Waverly 12.3%
  • Polk County 33.8%
  • State 35.8%

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

Twenty nine percent of Waverly residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Twenty nine percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Thirty three percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Forty six percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Twenty nine percent are bothered by poor appetite or overeating. Eighteen percent often feel badly about themselves, that they are a failure or have let themselves or their families down. Eighteen percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Sixteen 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. Six 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 (%)

  • Waverly 29.1%
  • Polk County 25.8%
  • Florida 25.2%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Here 28.9%
  • County 26.9%
  • State 26.1%

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

  • Here 33.3%
  • County 40.9%
  • State 39.8%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Waverly 45.8%
  • Polk County 50.6%
  • State 49.9%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Waverly 29.4%
  • County 27.3%
  • State 26.2%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Waverly 17.9%
  • County 20.8%
  • State 19.9%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Here 17.8%
  • County 18.4%
  • State 18.1%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Here 16.4%
  • County 13.7%
  • Florida 12.7%

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

  • Waverly 5.5%
  • County 4.5%
  • State 4.1%

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

Waverly residents on average take two prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Here 2.0
  • County 2.3
  • Florida 2.1

Sixty eight percent of people living in Waverly have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Fourteen percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 4.4 days per month on average. They have 5.4 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 28 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Waverly 68.2%
  • Polk County 79.5%
  • Florida 78.9%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Here 14.1%
  • Polk County 10.9%
  • State 11.0%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Waverly 4.4
  • Polk County 5.1
  • Florida 5.0

Average drinks/week

  • Here 5.4
  • Polk County 5.8
  • Florida 5.3

Average days/year people drink much

  • Here 28.5
  • County 23.4
  • Florida 20.8

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

Ninety six percent of Waverly residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Eighty eight percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Sixty four percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Twenty nine percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Four percent of males in Waverly have ever had any kind of sex with a man, including oral or anal. Ninety six percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Sixty percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Twenty nine percent have ever had anal sex. Sixteen percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Waverly were 17 years old on average when they had sex for the first time. The average man in his lifetime had any kind of sex with 47 women. He has vaginal sex with 24 women. People living here were on average 25 years old when they first performed oral sex on a woman. In their lifetime they performed oral sex on average on two women. They have had 0.8 anal sex partners in their lifetime. People in Waverly were 19 years old on average when they first performed oral sex on a man. Twenty seven percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Waverly has vaginal or anal sex 42 times a year. Thirty three percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Waverly 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with 12 men on average. They have had eight male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.7 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Forty four percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

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

  • Here 95.8%
  • Polk County 97.3%
  • Florida 97.3%

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

  • Waverly 87.9%
  • County 94.7%
  • State 94.3%

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

  • Here 63.8%
  • Polk County 85.7%
  • State 85.7%

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

  • Waverly 28.9%
  • Polk County 47.6%
  • Florida 46.6%

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

  • Here 3.9%
  • County 6.2%
  • Florida 6.9%

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

  • Here 95.5%
  • Polk County 97.1%
  • State 97.1%

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

  • Waverly 59.9%
  • Polk County 82.7%
  • State 83.0%

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

  • Here 28.8%
  • County 37.0%
  • Florida 37.2%

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

  • Waverly 15.6%
  • Polk County 11.2%
  • Florida 10.5%

Average age people first had sex

  • Waverly 16.5
  • Polk County 16.8
  • Florida 17.0

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

  • Waverly 47.3
  • Polk County 30.0
  • State 27.3

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

  • Here 24.3
  • Polk County 22.0
  • State 20.6

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

  • Here 24.6
  • County 21.7
  • Florida 21.7

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

  • Here 2.2
  • County 5.0
  • Florida 4.6

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

  • Waverly 0.8
  • Polk County 2.3
  • State 1.9

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

  • Waverly 19.5
  • County 19.8
  • State 19.7

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Waverly 27.4%
  • County 9.7%
  • Florida 9.5%

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

  • Here 41.6
  • County 56.3
  • State 55.9

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Waverly 33.1%
  • Polk County 50.3%
  • State 49.9%

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

  • Here 11.7
  • County 10.4
  • State 9.7

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

  • Waverly 7.6
  • Polk County 8.9
  • Florida 8.3

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

  • Here 0.7
  • County 0.5
  • State 0.5

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Here 43.6%
  • Polk County 78.3%
  • State 75.4%

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

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

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Waverly 13.4%
  • County 10.5%
  • Florida 10.5%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Waverly 3.6%
  • Polk County 4.5%
  • State 4.2%

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

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

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Waverly 6.7
  • County 6.9
  • Florida 6.9

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Waverly 21.5%
  • County 30.6%
  • Florida 29.4%

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

Fifty three percent of Waverly residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Waverly 53.0%
  • Polk County 48.3%
  • State 45.5%

Fourteen percent of Waverly 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. Twenty six 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 four percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Fifteen 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 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 six 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 1.1 hours per day.

Summary

People doing vigorous-intensity work activities (%)

  • Waverly 13.6%
  • County 20.8%
  • Florida 19.6%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 26.5%
  • Polk County 36.8%
  • State 35.7%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Waverly 33.9%
  • Polk County 29.0%
  • State 29.5%

People doing vigorous-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 14.9%
  • County 18.0%
  • Florida 20.5%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 29.5%
  • Polk County 40.8%
  • Florida 42.4%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Here 5.8
  • Polk County 6.1
  • Florida 6.1

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Waverly 3.2
  • County 2.9
  • Florida 2.7

Average hours a day using computer

  • Waverly 1.1
  • County 1.2
  • Florida 1.3

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

Eleven percent of Waverly residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Seven percent of people living here has anemia, sometimes called "tired blood" or "low blood". Thirty five percent are overweight. Thirteen 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. Twelve percent of people living in Waverly have ever received a blood transfusion. Twenty two percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Twenty three percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Five percent have ever been told they had gout. Four percent have congestive heart failure. Three 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. Five percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Four percent have another thyroid problem. Four percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. One 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 (%)

  • Waverly 11.0%
  • County 10.3%
  • Florida 9.8%

People with anemia (%)

  • Waverly 7.0%
  • Polk County 3.8%
  • State 3.6%

People with overweight (%)

  • Here 35.1%
  • County 34.4%
  • State 34.8%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Waverly 13.3%
  • Polk County 20.1%
  • Florida 18.4%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Here 12.2%
  • Polk County 13.0%
  • Florida 12.3%

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

  • Waverly 22.3%
  • County 19.8%
  • State 18.9%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Waverly 23.4%
  • County 28.4%
  • Florida 26.6%

People with gout (%)

  • Waverly 4.6%
  • County 4.3%
  • Florida 4.1%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Waverly 3.8%
  • County 4.1%
  • State 3.4%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Waverly 2.7%
  • County 4.0%
  • Florida 3.6%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Waverly 1.1%
  • County 2.7%
  • Florida 2.4%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Here 3.3%
  • Polk County 4.6%
  • Florida 4.1%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Here 4.9%
  • County 4.5%
  • Florida 3.9%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Here 3.6%
  • County 8.1%
  • State 7.9%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Waverly 3.5%
  • Polk County 3.9%
  • State 3.4%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Waverly 1.0%
  • Polk County 3.0%
  • State 2.6%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Here 5.0%
  • Polk County 10.4%
  • Florida 9.8%

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

Sixty five percent of births in Waverly were vaginal deliveries. Thirty five percent of deliveries were cesarean. 97.8 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Sixty three percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Forty one percent of women breastfeed their children. Twenty two percent of women in Waverly 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. Four percent of women are currently taking birth control pills. Twenty six percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Nine 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 (%)

  • Here 64.9%
  • Polk County 65.8%
  • Florida 63.8%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Waverly 35.1%
  • Polk County 34.2%
  • State 36.2%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Waverly 97.8%
  • Polk County 99.3%
  • State 99.2%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Here 63.3%
  • Polk County 59.7%
  • State 59.7%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Waverly 40.9%
  • County 53.6%
  • State 57.4%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Waverly 21.9%
  • Polk County 24.5%
  • State 22.8%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Here 8.9%
  • County 13.4%
  • State 12.3%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Here 70.6%
  • Polk County 73.2%
  • Florida 73.1%

Women taking birth control pills (%)

  • Here 4.3%
  • County 6.9%
  • Florida 7.0%

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

  • Waverly 25.8%
  • County 14.9%
  • State 15.6%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Here 8.5%
  • County 20.8%
  • State 19.9%

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

People living in Waverly report their general health condition on average at 51 percent. Three percent of them donate blood. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 49 percent of Waverly residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Nine percent of people living in Waverly are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Here 50.5%
  • County 55.3%
  • Florida 56.4%

Blood donors (%)

  • Here 2.7%
  • Polk County 4.5%
  • Florida 4.9%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Here 49.2%
  • Polk County 38.4%
  • State 39.3%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Waverly 9.0%
  • Polk County 8.3%
  • Florida 8.2%

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

People in Waverly spend $365 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 40 percent of their income. The average family in Waverly spends $65 on food at other stores monthly. This is five percent of their income. They spend $103 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is seven percent of their income. They also spend $22 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Here $365
  • County $352
  • Florida $361

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

  • Waverly 39.7%
  • Polk County 23.1%
  • State 22.3%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Here $65
  • County $71
  • Florida $77

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Waverly 4.7%
  • Polk County 4.1%
  • State 4.2%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Here $103
  • County $134
  • State $146

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Waverly 6.6%
  • County 6.6%
  • Florida 6.9%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Here $22
  • Polk County $23
  • Florida $26

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Waverly 1.4%
  • County 1.2%
  • State 1.2%

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

People living in Waverly report their general condition of hearing on average at 83 percent. Eighty seven 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 six percent of people can hear a normal voice across a quiet room. Thirteen percent of Waverly population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Thirty five 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 Waverly had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Here 82.8%
  • County 77.7%
  • State 78.9%

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

  • Here 86.6%
  • Polk County 78.8%
  • Florida 81.2%

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

  • Here 96.5%
  • Polk County 94.6%
  • State 95.3%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Here 12.9%
  • Polk County 20.4%
  • State 18.5%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Here 34.9%
  • County 43.2%
  • State 39.9%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Here 13.7%
  • County 15.2%
  • State 14.3%

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

Twenty nine percent of Waverly 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 29.0%
  • County 29.1%
  • Florida 28.1%

Twenty percent of Waverly 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 six percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Twelve percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Twelve percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Twelve 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 (%)

  • Here 20.4%
  • Polk County 19.3%
  • State 16.9%

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

  • Waverly 26.1%
  • Polk County 25.9%
  • Florida 23.1%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Here 12.3%
  • County 10.2%
  • State 9.3%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Waverly 11.7%
  • Polk County 10.3%
  • Florida 9.2%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Waverly 12.1%
  • Polk County 9.4%
  • State 8.6%

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

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