Kelsey City City Hall · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lake Park is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns
Lake Park differs from Florida on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Park
Making ends meet is harder in Lake Park
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.1%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (13.2% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (19.9% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 23.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Lake Park
52.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 16.2% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Lake Park
Lake Park runs below Florida on cancer (6.8% vs 9.1%) and heart disease (6.1% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 16% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). 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 Lake Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Lake Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Park is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #361 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 80% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Lake Park’s median household income is $70,954; among the 10,584 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.2% of Lake Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Lake Park adults…
Lake Park runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lake Park
No hospital or community health center in Lake Park 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 Park; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Lake Park adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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 Park and the towns around it
Lake Park’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Park | B− | 30.9% | 13.4% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Palm Beach Gardens | A | 22.8% | 11.7% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Riviera Beach | C | 32.8% | 16% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| North Palm Beach | A | 23.4% | 11.8% | 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 Lake Park adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Park
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Park is better than Florida on 3 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Lake Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Park | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.3–24 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.8–15.1 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.4–19.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.9%26.1–36.3 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.8–15.2 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%32.5–39.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%30.4–37.1 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.3–27.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.3–19.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.1–16.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27%23–31 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%11–15.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.6%37.3–47.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.1%11.8–16.8 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.8–81.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.2%48.4–55.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.4–87.4 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.5–79.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%62–71.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%70.8–83.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.8%13.6–18.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28%24.6–31.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.1%21.2–25.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.9%18–21.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.2%11.7–14.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.6–13.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.2%21.1–25.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%26.8–34.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.6–16.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13–16.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.7–10.1 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Lake Park
Is Lake Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Park is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #361 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Park?
CDC estimates 30.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.1% and 36.3%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Park?
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center in Palm Beach Gardens, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Lake Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–16.8%), 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 Lake Park more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Park.
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.