Where Belleair Shore residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Belleair Shore, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belleair Shore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belleair Shore
Cancer and arthritis run high in Belleair Shore
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.9%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.6%), vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Belleair Shore runs above Florida on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Belleair Shore keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (75.3% vs 57.4%). Checkups ↓
Belleair Shore is an active town
Only 17.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Belleair Shore’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Belleair Shore adults…
Belleair Shore runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Belleair Shore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Care in and near Belleair Shore
No hospital or community health center in Belleair Shore 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 Belleair Shore; ≈ 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 Belleair Shore adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Belleair Shore 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.
3.8% of Belleair Shore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Belleair Shore and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleair Beach | A | 27.9% | 12.6% | 8.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Belleair Shore adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Belleair Shore
Why doesn’t Belleair Shore have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Belleair Shore.
What hospital is closest to Belleair Shore?
HCA Florida Largo Hospital in Largo, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Belleair Shore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Belleair Shore?
13 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Evara Health - Largo in Largo, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belleair Shore.
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. 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.