Where Gulf Stream residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gulf Stream, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gulf Stream. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gulf Stream
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Gulf Stream
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.9%), about twice the Florida rate. 36.7% of adults have arthritis, vs 26.6% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Gulf Stream runs above Florida on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Gulf Stream keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.6% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (71% vs 57.4%). Checkups ↓
Gulf Stream adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (10.4% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (17.6% vs 24.7%) and depression (14.6% vs 17.1%) all run below Florida. Mind & connection ↓
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 Gulf Stream’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gulf Stream adults…
Gulf Stream runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Gulf Stream is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Gulf Stream as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gulf Stream adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Gulf Stream adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Gulf Stream 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.
Care in and near Gulf Stream
No hospital or community health center in Gulf Stream 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 Gulf Stream; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Gulf Stream adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Gulf Stream 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delray Beach | B+ | 27% | 13.5% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| 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 Gulf Stream adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gulf Stream
Why doesn’t Gulf Stream have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gulf Stream.
What hospital is closest to Gulf Stream?
Bethesda Hospital East in Boynton Beach, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Gulf Stream’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 Gulf Stream?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Genesis Community Health- Boynton Dental Clinic in Boynton Beach, 1.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gulf Stream.
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.