Where Golf residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Golf, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Golf. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Golf
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Golf
1 in 5 adults have had cancer (20.7%), more than twice the Florida rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.3%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 42.8%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Golf runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 67% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Golf, and more people treating it
47.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 89.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Golf keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (88.5% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (74.1% vs 57.4%). 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 Golf’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Golf adults…
Golf runs below FL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Golf is an older town: 67% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Golf as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Golf adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Golf
No hospital or community health center in Golf 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 Golf; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Golf adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Golf does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.2% of Golf adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Golf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton Beach | B | 28.3% | 13.6% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Golf adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Golf
Why doesn’t Golf have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Golf.
What hospital is closest to Golf?
Bethesda Hospital East in Boynton Beach, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Golf’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Golf?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Foundcare Boynton Beach in Boynton Beach, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Golf.
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. 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.