On CDC estimates, Apollo Beach is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Apollo Beach beats Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Apollo Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Apollo Beach
Against towns with similar incomes, Apollo Beach’s lead shrinks
Apollo Beach is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, but 62% of the 4,788 towns with similar household incomes ($96K–$160K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Apollo Beach is an active town
Only 19.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. The town has 24 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Fewer Apollo Beach adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach runs below Florida on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.8% vs 7.2%), stroke (3.1% vs 3.8%) and heart disease (6.2% vs 7.5%). Conditions ↓
Apollo Beach is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is Riverview (A−). Around town ↓
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 Apollo Beach’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Apollo Beach’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Apollo Beach is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #82 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 62%.
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). Apollo Beach’s median household income is $127,617; among the 4,788 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($96K–$160K), it’s healthier than 62%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
24 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Apollo Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Apollo Beach adults…
Apollo Beach runs below FL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Apollo Beach and the towns around it
Apollo Beach has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Beach | A | 28.8% | 11.3% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Ruskin | B− | 33.6% | 12.2% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Riverview | A− | 31.4% | 11% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Gibsonton | C+ | 34.6% | 12.4% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Sun City Center | B | 26.7% | 18% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Apollo Beach
No hospital or community health center in Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach; ≈ 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 Apollo Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Apollo Beach adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Apollo Beach adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Apollo Beach
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Apollo Beach is better than Florida on 16 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Apollo Beach’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Apollo Beach | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15%13.3–16.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.9–16.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%24.4–33.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%10–12.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%31.9–38.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%38.8–46.1 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.1%22.5–27.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.5–9.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.4%8.9–11.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%16.3–21.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14.1–19.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.4–40.2 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.9–11.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.8–81.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.5%62.4–68.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%88.4–90.9 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.8–80.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%65.2–73.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.3%75.6–86 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.5%14.1–18.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.7–24.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5.1–6.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.4–6.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%7–9 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.8%22.8–29 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.7–7.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.7–4.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.4–6.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.2 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Apollo Beach
Is Apollo Beach a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Apollo Beach is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #82 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Apollo Beach?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 33.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Apollo Beach?
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital in Sun City Center, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Apollo Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Apollo Beach have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–11.8%), 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 Apollo Beach more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Apollo Beach.
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.