On CDC estimates, Harlem Heights is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Harlem Heights differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harlem Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harlem Heights
Harlem Heights is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Harlem Heights is healthier than 77%. Against the 8,036 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 97%. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Harlem Heights
45% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Harlem Heights
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.3%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (14.4% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (15% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 28.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Harlem Heights
Harlem Heights runs below Florida on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.5% vs 9.1%), COPD (3.6% vs 7.2%) and heart disease (4.1% vs 7.5%). Conditions ↓
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 Harlem Heights’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Harlem Heights’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harlem Heights is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 91% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 52%.
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). Harlem Heights’ median household income is $57,014; among the 8,036 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 97%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harlem Heights 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.
28.8% of Harlem Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Harlem Heights adults…
Harlem Heights runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Harlem Heights
No hospital or community health center in Harlem Heights 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 Harlem Heights; ≈ 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Harlem Heights adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Harlem Heights and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Heights | A− | 31.8% | 10.9% | 9.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harlem Heights adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Harlem Heights
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Harlem Heights is better than Florida on 10 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Harlem Heights’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Harlem Heights | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15–20.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10–13.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.1–18.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.8%27–37.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.5–12.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.6%24.8–30.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.5%27.6–33.8 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.1%15.2–19.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4–5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%15.7–22.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3%7.7–11.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.3%21.3–29.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.2–19.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.5%36.5–46.7 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.4%17.5–25.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.2%71.6–78.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45%41.6–48.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82–86.9 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.3%67.4–73.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 51.6%46.7–56.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%66.2–79.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.2%13–17.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%23–29.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.3%25.8–30.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.5%20.2–24.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.4%12.8–16.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15%13.7–16.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.8%26.3–31.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.3%22.8–30.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%8.8–11.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%11.8–16.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Harlem Heights
Is Harlem Heights a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harlem Heights is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Harlem Heights?
CDC estimates 31.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 37.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harlem Heights?
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health in Fort Myers, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Harlem Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Harlem Heights have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.5–25.7%), 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 Harlem Heights more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harlem Heights.
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.