Photo: FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Crescent City is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Crescent City differs from Florida on 27 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crescent City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crescent City
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Crescent City
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16%), more than twice the Florida rate. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.6%), about twice the Florida rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Crescent City runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Crescent City
38.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 35.2% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More Crescent City adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.1%), vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Crescent City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Crescent City is healthier than 5%. Against the 1,094 towns with similar household incomes ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 45%. Health Grade ↓
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 Crescent City’s likely range.
What’s behind Crescent City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crescent City is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 47% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Crescent City’s median household income is $33,971; among the 1,094 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 45%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Crescent City compares well: binge drinking, 10.7% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Crescent City adults…
Crescent City runs above FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crescent City 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Crescent City
No hospital or community health center in Crescent City 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 Crescent City; ≈ 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 Crescent City adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Crescent City runs above Florida.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.8% of Crescent City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Crescent City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent City | D | 36.5% | 22.3% | 23.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Crescent City adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Crescent City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Crescent City is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 25; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Crescent City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Crescent City | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37%33.2–41.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%19.9–25.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.9–22.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%30.2–43.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 22.3%19.8–24.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.8%44.9–52.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.4%39.4–47.6 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37%33.8–40.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 16%14–18.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 35.2%30.8–39.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.3%20.2–26.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 41.1%36.2–46.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.7%8.7–12.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.4%37.6–49 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.3%19.9–26.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.7–82.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 38.4%35.1–41.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81.2–85.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.5%80.2–84.6 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%55–65 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.2%67.2–80.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%16.1–21.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.1%25.6–32.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.5%30–35.2 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22%19.8–24.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.7%14–17.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.3%14.9–17.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 37.8%35–40.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.9%42.4–51.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 28.6%25.4–32.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21%18.7–23.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.2%10.8–13.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12.9%11.5–14.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16%14.2–18 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Crescent City
Is Crescent City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crescent City is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Crescent City?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 43.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Crescent City?
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Crescent City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Crescent City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.9–26.8%), 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 Crescent City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crescent City.
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.