Photo: William “Patrick” Ma… · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Jupiter Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jupiter Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jupiter Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jupiter Island
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Jupiter Island
1 in 5 adults have had cancer (18.4%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.7%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Jupiter Island runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 49% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Jupiter Island keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.9% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (70.7% vs 57.4%). Checkups ↓
Few Jupiter Island adults smoke
6.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Jupiter Island’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jupiter Island adults…
Jupiter Island runs below FL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Jupiter Island is an older town: 49% 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 Jupiter Island as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jupiter Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
6.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Jupiter Island
No hospital or community health center in Jupiter Island 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 Jupiter Island; ≈ 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).
How Jupiter Island adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Jupiter Island 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.
6.5% of Jupiter Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Jupiter Island and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobe Sound | B− | 28.1% | 14.8% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jupiter Island adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jupiter Island
Why doesn’t Jupiter Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jupiter Island.
What hospital is closest to Jupiter Island?
Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Jupiter Island’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Jupiter Island?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Health Care District Community Health Center - Jupiter in Jupiter, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jupiter Island.
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.