Holly Cottage · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Fleming Island is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Fleming Island differs from Florida on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fleming Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fleming Island
Fleming Island is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Orange Park (B−). Around town ↓
Fleming Island keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.5% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.7% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
Fleming Island is an active town
Only 20.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. The town has 14 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Fleming Island is insured
Only 7.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. Checkups ↓
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 Fleming Island’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Fleming Island’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fleming Island is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #72 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 91% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 73%.
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). Fleming Island’s median household income is $116,611; among the 6,206 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$146K), it’s healthier than 75%, about where its income would put it.
Fleming Island and the towns around it
Fleming Island has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming Island | A | 30.8% | 10.6% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Orange Park | B− | 34.1% | 14.5% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Lakeside | B− | 35% | 12.8% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Jacksonville | C+ | 34.8% | 13.2% | 14.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fleming Island 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 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Fleming Island adults…
Fleming Island runs below FL on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fleming Island
1 community health center in Fleming Island, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Fleming Island; ≈ 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 Fleming Island adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Fleming Island does better than Florida.
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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.
6.9% of Fleming Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fleming Island adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fleming Island
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fleming Island is better than Florida on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Fleming Island’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fleming Island | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.6%11.9–15.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.4–16.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.8%25.9–35.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%31.8–38.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35.7–42.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.5–28.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.6–11.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%5–6.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6.1–9.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.3–11.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%17.1–23.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.3–18.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%30.9–41.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.7–9.1 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.6–82.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.5%65.3–71.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%88.4–90.9 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.6–80.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%65.8–74.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%68.5–81.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18%15.5–20.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.8–23.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%7.6–9.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%7.1–9.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%5–6.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.9%22.8–29.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.6–12.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5.2–6.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 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 Fleming Island
Is Fleming Island a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fleming Island is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #72 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 75%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fleming Island?
CDC estimates 30.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.9% and 35.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fleming Island?
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital in Orange Park, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Fleming Island’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fleming Island have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.1%), 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 Fleming Island 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 Fleming Island.
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.