On CDC estimates, Golden Gate is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Golden Gate differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Golden Gate. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Golden Gate
Making ends meet is harder in Golden Gate
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Housing insecurity (22% vs 13.9%) and utility shut-off threats (12.7% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 23.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
3 in 10 working-age adults in Golden Gate have no health insurance
29.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. Checkups ↓
Golden Gate is behind on routine checkups
It trails Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (72.5% vs 78.4%), dentist visits (50.3% vs 57.4%), cholesterol checks (82.2% vs 87%) and colon screening (57% vs 65.7%). 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 Golden Gate’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Golden Gate’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Golden Gate is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #458 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 69% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Golden Gate’s median household income is $68,475; among the 10,383 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Golden Gate compares well: arthritis, 20.4% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.8% of Golden Gate adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Golden Gate adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Golden Gate adults…
Golden Gate runs below FL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Golden Gate residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Golden Gate
No hospital or community health center in Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate; ≈ 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 Golden Gate adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Golden Gate runs above Florida.
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Golden Gate and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate | C | 33.4% | 13.7% | 14.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Golden Gate adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Golden Gate
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Golden Gate is better than Florida on 7 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Golden Gate’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Golden Gate | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%22.8–28.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14.1–17.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.8–19.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%28–39.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%28.2–34.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%31–38 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.4%18.1–22.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6%5.4–6.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.4–17.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.6–16.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.2%28.3–36.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.4–17.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%31.9–42.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 29.5%26.1–32.9 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%68.7–76 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.3%46.9–53.5 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.2%80.1–84.1 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73%69.9–75.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57%52.2–61.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%63.1–77.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.6%13.2–18.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.6%25.9–33.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27%24.5–29.4 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22%19.7–24.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.7%11.2–14.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.4%12.2–14.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.8%21.5–26 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.2%28.6–35.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15.4–19.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.6–9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.6–5.5 | 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 Golden Gate
Is Golden Gate a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Golden Gate is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #458 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Golden Gate?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28% and 39.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Golden Gate?
Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge in Naples, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Golden Gate’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Golden Gate have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 29.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 26.1–32.9%), 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 Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate.
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.