On CDC estimates, East Palatka is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
East Palatka differs from Florida on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Palatka. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Palatka
East Palatka is an older town
32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing East Palatka with the state. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in East Palatka
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 12.4% 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 East Palatka’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind East Palatka’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Palatka is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 82% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 30%).
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 Palatka’s median household income is $73,718; among the 10,815 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 East Palatka adults…
East Palatka runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
East Palatka is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in East Palatka as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Care in and near East Palatka
No hospital or community health center in East Palatka 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 Palatka; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of East Palatka adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How East Palatka adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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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.
18% of East Palatka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
East Palatka and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Palatka | B− | 30.3% | 12.4% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Palatka | D− | 37.6% | 20.2% | 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 East Palatka adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Palatka
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Palatka is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside East Palatka’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Palatka | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%18.3–25.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.6–16.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.7–20.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%24.6–36.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.8–14.2 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.3–40.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%32.5–40.4 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%22.6–28.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.9%6.6–9.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.2%17–23.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%13.7–20.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25%20.8–29.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.2–20.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.6%34.9–46.2 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.1%11.8–18.7 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.7–78.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53%49.7–56.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81–86 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%71.9–77.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%64.4–73.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%72.3–84.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.4%14.7–20.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28%24.6–31.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19%17.2–20.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.9%14.2–17.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18%16.2–19.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%27–36.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.2–16.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.2–17.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.3–9.9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.9 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Palatka
Is East Palatka a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Palatka is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Palatka?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 36.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Palatka?
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, 5.7 miles in a straight line from East Palatka’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Palatka have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–18.7%), 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 East Palatka more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Palatka.
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.