Hallstrom House · Photo: SebasTorrente · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Florida Ridge is healthier than 76%
Florida Ridge differs from Florida State on 6 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Florida Ridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Florida Ridge
Florida Ridge is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Florida Ridge is healthier than 57%. Against the 10,158 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 76%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Florida Ridge
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 9.1% across Florida State. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.7%), vs 26.6% across Florida State. In all, Florida Ridge runs above Florida State on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Florida Ridge has a community health center but no hospital
Treasure Coast Community Health is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, 5.2 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 State figure falls outside Florida Ridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Florida Ridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Florida Ridge is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, #311 of 636 in Florida State. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 90% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). Florida Ridge’s median household income is $66,625; among the 10,158 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 76%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Florida Ridge adults…
Florida Ridge runs above FL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Florida Ridge
1 community health center in Florida Ridge, 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 Florida Ridge; ≈ 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 State
Share of adults, with the Florida State figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Florida Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida State.
How Florida Ridge adults are doing
About the same as Florida State on each measure.
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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.
13% of Florida Ridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida State.
Florida Ridge and the towns around it
Florida Ridge’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Ridge | B | 27.9% | 13.4% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Vero Beach South | B+ | 26.6% | 12.8% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| South Beach | A | 21.3% | 12.3% | 6.5% | CDC place |
| Lakewood Park | C+ | 31% | 14.8% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Florida Ridge adults live with a disability (Florida State 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Florida Ridge
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Florida Ridge is better than Florida State on 3 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Florida State figure falls inside Florida Ridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Florida Ridge | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%17.7–22.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.6 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.2–17.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.9%22.8–33.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.7–15.1 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.6–40.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%36–43.4 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.7–33.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–11.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9.1–13.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11.5–15.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.4%21.9–29.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11–15.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%31.8–42.7 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%11.9–15.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.7–82.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%55.2–62.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.3–89.2 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.6–82.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%65.7–74.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%67.8–81.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.5%14.9–20.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.7–26.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%13.2–16.2 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.8–13.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13%11.8–14.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%28.4–35.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%14–17.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12.2–15.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.5–9.3 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 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 State figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Florida Ridge
Is Florida Ridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Florida Ridge is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #311 of 636 in Florida State. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Florida Ridge?
CDC estimates 27.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.8% and 33.1%, against 31.9% across Florida State and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Florida Ridge?
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Florida Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Florida Ridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.9–15.7%), against 15.9% across Florida State.
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 Florida Ridge more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Florida Ridge.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida State 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.