Cypress Quarters’ CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Cypress Quarters differs from Florida on 26 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cypress Quarters. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cypress Quarters
Dental care lags in Cypress Quarters
38.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 26.6% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Cypress Quarters
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.1%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 7.2% across Florida. Diabetes is also above the state: 22.5%, vs 13.5% across Florida. In all, Cypress Quarters runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Cypress Quarters is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Cypress Quarters is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Cypress Quarters adults live with a disability
44.1% of adults live with a disability, vs 31.3% across Florida. The biggest difference is vision loss: 12.9% vs 6%. Disability ↓
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 Cypress Quarters’ likely range.
What’s behind Cypress Quarters’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cypress Quarters is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Cypress Quarters’ estimates fall in the lowest 6% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 51.9% of adults, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
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). Cypress Quarters’ median household income is $38,352; among the 1,960 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Cypress Quarters compares well: binge drinking, 11.8% (U.S. 15.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Cypress Quarters adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Cypress Quarters adults…
Cypress Quarters runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Cypress Quarters residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cypress Quarters adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Cypress Quarters
No hospital or community health center in Cypress Quarters 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 Cypress Quarters; ≈ 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 Cypress Quarters adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Cypress Quarters 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
40% of Cypress Quarters adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Cypress Quarters and the towns around it
Cypress Quarters’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Quarters | D− | 51.9% | 22.5% | 22.7% | CDC place |
| Taylor Creek | D | 43% | 17.6% | 19.6% | CDC place |
| Okeechobee | D | 43% | 15.2% | 17.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Cypress Quarters
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cypress Quarters is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Cypress Quarters’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cypress Quarters | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 36.1%31.7–40.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.4–23.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.4–23.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 51.9%45.2–58.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 22.5%20–25.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 50.2%46.3–54.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%37.1–45.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32%28.9–35.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.8%9.7–12.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.1%11.3–15 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.6%22.5–30.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.7%19.1–26.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.7%34.3–45.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.8%9.7–14.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.7%41.6–53.7 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22%18–26.3 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.5–83.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 38.7%35.3–42.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.2–85.5 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.3–82.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58%52.6–63.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%64.6–79.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18%15.3–21 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%27.7–34.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35.5%32.9–38.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.2%24.9–29.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.3%17.4–21.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.1%16.7–19.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 40%37.3–42.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.1%39–49.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26.6%23.3–29.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.5%17.7–23.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.8–9.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12.9%11.2–14.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.4%13.2–17.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.8%8.5–11.2 | 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 Cypress Quarters
Is Cypress Quarters a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cypress Quarters is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cypress Quarters?
CDC estimates 51.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 45.2% and 58.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Cypress Quarters have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18–26.3%), 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 Cypress Quarters 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 Cypress Quarters.
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.