Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, LaBelle is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
LaBelle differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for LaBelle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in LaBelle
Dental care lags in LaBelle
44.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in LaBelle
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.6%), vs 16.8% across Florida. No reliable transportation (14.5% vs 9.1%) and utility shut-off threats (12.9% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 26.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More LaBelle adults get no exercise
36.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
LaBelle is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, LaBelle is healthier than 16%. Against the 6,884 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 32%. Health Grade ↓
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 LaBelle’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind LaBelle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, LaBelle is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns, #553 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 54% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). LaBelle’s median household income is $53,309; among the 6,884 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 32%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of LaBelle 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.
26.7% of LaBelle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
7.7 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 LaBelle adults…
LaBelle runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near LaBelle
1 community health center in LaBelle, 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 LaBelle; ≈ 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 LaBelle adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, LaBelle runs above Florida.
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LaBelle and the towns around it
LaBelle has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaBelle | C− | 35.7% | 16.1% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Port LaBelle | D | 37.8% | 16.3% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Fort Denaud | D | 34% | 17.7% | 18.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of LaBelle adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for LaBelle
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, LaBelle is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside LaBelle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | LaBelle | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.1%26.7–33.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.4–20.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.3–20.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%29.6–42.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.1%14.1–18 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%33.8–41.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33.3–41.1 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.9%22.3–27.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%15.1–21.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%14.1–18.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.7%32–41.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.5–16.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%35.1–47.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 29.9%25.8–34 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%71.9–79 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.7%41.2–48.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.1%78.7–83.3 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73–78.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.6%54.4–64.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65%56.3–73 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.1%14.6–20 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%24.7–31.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.6%25.3–29.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.8%18.7–23 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.9%11.4–14.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.5%13.2–15.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.7%24.4–29 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.3%34.9–43.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.8%17.5–22.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.2%17–21.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.9%8.8–10.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 LaBelle
Is LaBelle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, LaBelle is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #553 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in LaBelle?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 42.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to LaBelle?
HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital in Lehigh Acres, 14.7 miles in a straight line from LaBelle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in LaBelle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 29.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 25.8–34%), 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 LaBelle more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in LaBelle.
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.