Photo: Gbklyn · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, East Lake is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
East Lake differs from Florida on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Lake
Cancer runs high in East Lake
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.5%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
East Lake keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.3% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.7% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
East Lake is an active town
Only 19.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. The town has 14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves. 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 East Lake’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind East Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Lake is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #101 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 54%.
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). East Lake’s median household income is $99,333; among the 8,707 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$124K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 East Lake adults…
East Lake runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
East Lake is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in East Lake as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Lake 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.
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near East Lake
No hospital or community health center in East 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 East 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).
How East Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, East Lake does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
7% of East Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
East Lake and the towns around it
East Lake’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake | A− | 28.7% | 11.8% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Tarpon Springs | B | 31.3% | 13.4% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Oldsmar | B+ | 31.4% | 11.3% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Palm Harbor | B+ | 30.4% | 12.6% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Keystone | A | 26.5% | 10.3% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Trinity | A− | 28.9% | 11.7% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Westchase | A+ | 26.3% | 9.2% | 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 East Lake adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Lake
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Lake is better than Florida on 15 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside East Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Lake | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.5%13.5–17.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.7%23.6–34.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%31.9–39.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.8%38.6–46.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.3–33.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8–10.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.5%11.3–13.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%6.2–7.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.3–9.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.3–11.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%16.7–23.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%12.9–18.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.1%27.6–36.8 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%7.1–9.5 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.5–83.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.3%65.2–71.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.7%89.4–91.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.3–83.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.9%67.8–75.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%69–81.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.9%16–21.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.4–24.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.4%7.5–9.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7%6.2–7.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%24.4–31.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.7–15.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 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 East Lake
Is East Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Lake is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #101 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Lake?
CDC estimates 28.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.6% and 34.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Lake?
Adventhealth North Pinellas in Tarpon Springs, 4.3 miles in a straight line from East Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9.5%), 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 East Lake 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 East 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.