Photo: Don Ramey Logan · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Jupiter is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Jupiter differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jupiter. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jupiter
Jupiter keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.1% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.8% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Jupiter
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Jupiter is an active town
Only 20.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. The town has 69 miles of trails across 32 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Jupiter has a top-rated hospital
Jupiter Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Jupiter’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jupiter is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #64 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 97% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 67%.
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). Jupiter’s median household income is $110,240; among the 7,104 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jupiter adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Jupiter adults…
Jupiter runs below FL on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
69 miles of trails across 32 parks and preserves
Care in and near Jupiter
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Jupiter, plus the nearest just outside it.
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; ≈ 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 adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Jupiter does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.5% of Jupiter adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Jupiter and the towns around it
Jupiter’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | A | 23.8% | 11% | 10% | CDC place |
| Tequesta | A | 23% | 11.1% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Jupiter Inlet Colony | — | — | — | — | |
| Jupiter Farms | A | 24.2% | 10.2% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Juno Beach | A | 20.9% | 13.2% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Palm Beach Gardens | A | 22.8% | 11.7% | 8.8% | CDC place |
Jupiter Inlet Colony: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jupiter adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jupiter
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jupiter is better than Florida on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Jupiter’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jupiter | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.5%13.7–17.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.3–15.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.8%19.7–28.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11%9.7–12.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%29.4–36 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%34.5–41.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.3–31 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%8–10.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.3–12.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.3–7.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.7–7.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.2–9.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10%8.7–11.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.7–23.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.2–17.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%27.6–37.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.5–82.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%63.8–70.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.5–90.1 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.5–82.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.9%66.4–75 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%72.8–84.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.5%14.2–19.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%17.3–22.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9%8–10 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.8%23.7–30.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.8–13.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%10–12.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.8–8.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 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 Jupiter
Is Jupiter a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jupiter is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #64 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jupiter?
CDC estimates 23.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.7% and 28.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jupiter?
Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Jupiter’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jupiter have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–12.4%), 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 Jupiter 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 Jupiter.
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.