On CDC estimates, Crystal Lake is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Crystal Lake differs from Florida on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crystal Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crystal Lake
Dental care lags in Crystal Lake
44.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 21.9% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Crystal Lake is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Crystal Lake is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Crystal Lake
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.9%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (13.6% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (14.2% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 27.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Crystal Lake’s likely range.
What’s behind Crystal Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crystal Lake is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #597 of 636 in Florida. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 22% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Crystal Lake’s median household income is $49,424; among the 5,579 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Crystal Lake compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Crystal Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.6% of Crystal Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Crystal Lake adults…
Crystal Lake runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Crystal Lake residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Crystal Lake
No hospital or community health center in Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Crystal Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Crystal Lake runs above 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.
Crystal Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | D | 43.9% | 14.1% | 18.8% | CDC place |
| Lakeland | C | 38.9% | 13.3% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Crystal Lake adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Crystal Lake
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Crystal Lake is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Crystal Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Crystal Lake | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.5%24.6–30.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.2–20 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.3%19.2–23.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.9%38.4–49.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.5–15.8 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%32.4–39 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%35–41.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%24–29.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.3–7.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.9%18.5–25.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16.5–21.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.5%28.5–36.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.3–18.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.7%40.9–50.9 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.9%19.2–24.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.2%72–78.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.2%41–47.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.1%79.1–83.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72.4–77.6 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.4%50.8–60.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69%61.3–76 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.9–24.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.7%24.4–31.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.9%23.6–28.2 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.3%18.3–22.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.6%12.1–15.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.2%12.9–15.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.6%25.2–30 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.1%36.1–44.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%16.2–20.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.7%17.6–21.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 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 Crystal Lake
Is Crystal Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crystal Lake is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #597 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Crystal Lake?
CDC estimates 43.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.4% and 49.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Crystal Lake?
Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Crystal Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Crystal Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.2–24.7%), 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 Crystal Lake more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crystal Lake.
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.