Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Lake Harbor residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Harbor, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 33440. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Harbor
Dental care lags in Lake Harbor
42% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 23.6% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More Lake Harbor adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.5%), vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lake Harbor
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32%), about twice the Florida rate. Utility shut-off threats (15.1% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (15.9% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 31.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Lake Harbor’s likely range; Lake Harbor’s figures come from ZIP code 33440, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Harbor 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.9% of Lake Harbor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Lake Harbor adults…
Lake Harbor runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lake Harbor
No hospital or community health center in Lake Harbor 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 Lake Harbor; ≈ 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 Lake Harbor adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Lake Harbor runs above 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.
Lake Harbor and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Harbor adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Harbor
Why doesn’t Lake Harbor have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Harbor.
What hospital is closest to Lake Harbor?
Lakeside Medical Center in Belle Glade, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Lake Harbor’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lake Harbor?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Foundcare Belle Glade in Belle Glade, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Harbor.
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.