On CDC estimates, Flagler Estates is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
Flagler Estates differs from Florida on 8 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Flagler Estates. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Flagler Estates
Depression is more common in Flagler Estates
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.5%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.8%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Flagler Estates
50.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 15.7% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Flagler Estates
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), 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 Flagler Estates’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Flagler Estates’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Flagler Estates is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #410 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 66% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Flagler Estates’ median household income is $75,957; among the 10,828 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How Flagler Estates adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Flagler Estates runs above Florida.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Flagler Estates 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.
Out of every 100 Flagler Estates adults…
Flagler Estates runs above FL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Flagler Estates
No hospital or community health center in Flagler Estates 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 Flagler Estates; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.1% of Flagler Estates adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Flagler Estates and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler Estates | C+ | 33.9% | 12.2% | 16.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Flagler Estates adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Flagler Estates
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Flagler Estates is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Flagler Estates’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Flagler Estates | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.7%17.5–24.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.8–18.3 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.4–21.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.9%28.4–39.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.5–14 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%32.6–40 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%34.3–41.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.1–31.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–9.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.7%7.3–10.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%12.9–18.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%13.8–20.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%20.3–29.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.1–19.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%31.3–41.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.8%10.2–15.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.4–81.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.8%47.7–54.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.8–87.2 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.3–79.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%61.1–70.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67%59.2–74.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.5–23.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.4–29.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%16.1–19.9 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.6%12–15.3 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.7–10 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%9.1–11 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.1%15.3–19.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%26.9–35.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%12.9–18.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%13.6–18.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.4 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.7–10.6 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.6–5 | 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 Flagler Estates
Is Flagler Estates a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Flagler Estates is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #410 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Flagler Estates?
CDC estimates 33.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 39.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Flagler Estates?
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Flagler Estates’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Flagler Estates have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–15.7%), 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 Flagler Estates more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Flagler Estates.
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.