Casa Caprona · Photo: SebasTorrente · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Fort Pierce North is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Fort Pierce North differs from Florida on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort Pierce North. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Pierce North
Dental care lags in Fort Pierce North
41.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 32.4% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fort Pierce North
37.1% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 16.8% across Florida (more than twice the Florida rate). Utility shut-off threats (19.2% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (18.4% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 39.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Fort Pierce North
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.8% across Florida. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 7.2% across Florida. Diabetes is also above the state: 19%, vs 13.5% across Florida. In all, Fort Pierce North runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fort Pierce North is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Fort Pierce North is healthier than 7%. Against the 2,455 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 36%. Health Grade ↓
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 Fort Pierce North’s likely range.
What’s behind Fort Pierce North’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort Pierce North is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #598 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 29% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Fort Pierce North’s median household income is $40,228; among the 2,455 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Fort Pierce North compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.7% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.6% (U.S. 15.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Fort Pierce North adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
39.3% of Fort Pierce North adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Fort Pierce North adults…
Fort Pierce North runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fort Pierce North
No hospital or community health center in Fort Pierce North 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 Fort Pierce North; ≈ 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
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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How Fort Pierce North adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Fort Pierce North runs above Florida.
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Fort Pierce North and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce North | D | 38.9% | 19% | 18.9% | CDC place |
| Fort Pierce | D | 37.9% | 18.5% | 20.2% | CDC place |
| St. Lucie Village | — | — | — | — |
St. Lucie Village: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fort Pierce North adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fort Pierce North
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fort Pierce North is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Fort Pierce North’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fort Pierce North | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.2%26.9–33.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.3 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.9–22.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.9%33.1–45 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19%16.9–21.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.6%42–49.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%34.5–41.6 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.9–32.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.8–13.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8.1–9.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 32.4%28–37.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%16.4–21.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.1%30.7–39.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.6%9.6–13.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.2%39.5–50.9 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.1%17.6–23 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.6–81.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 41.6%38.1–45.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.6–86.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%77.2–81.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57.2–66.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%66.5–79.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.8%14.4–19.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.4%30.6–38.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 37.1%34.4–40 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.4%25–30.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.2%17.2–21.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.4%16.9–20 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 39.3%36.5–42.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.3%36.2–44.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.5%20–25.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.9%16.8–21.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13%11.6–14.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.5%6.8–8.4 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Fort Pierce North
Is Fort Pierce North a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort Pierce North is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #598 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fort Pierce North?
CDC estimates 38.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 45%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fort Pierce North?
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Fort Pierce North’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fort Pierce North have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.6–23%), 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 Fort Pierce North more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fort Pierce North.
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.