Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lake Placid is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Lake Placid trails Florida on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Placid. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Placid
Dental care lags in Lake Placid
44.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 30% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lake Placid
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Lake Placid runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Lake Placid adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.3%), vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Lake Placid is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lake Placid is healthier than 8%. Against the 4,672 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 25%. 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 Lake Placid’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Lake Placid’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Placid is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #583 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 30% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
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 Placid’s median household income is $47,018; among the 4,672 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Placid adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Lake Placid adults…
Lake Placid runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
6.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Lake Placid
No hospital or community health center in Lake Placid 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 Placid; ≈ 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 Placid adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lake Placid 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.5% of Lake Placid adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Lake Placid and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid | D | 40.5% | 19.1% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Placid adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Placid
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Placid is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Lake Placid’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Placid | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.5%27.8–35.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.1–21.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.1–20.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.5%35.2–45.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.1%17–21.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43%39.7–46.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.7%40.1–47.2 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.5%30.7–36.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–11 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.5%9.9–13.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%5–6.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 30%26–34 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.6–19.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.3%33.7–42.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%10.2–14.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9%34.5–43.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 26.2%21.7–30.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%75.5–81.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.3%41.1–47.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%81.9–86 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%77–81.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.2%54.7–63.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%63.8–77 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.2%15.6–20.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%22.3–28.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27%24.8–29.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.1%17.2–21.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.6%11.2–14.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.5%12.3–14.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 30.5%28.2–33.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.1%36.9–45.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.9%20.2–25.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%16–20.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%10–12.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.4%9.3–11.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%10.9–14 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 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 Lake Placid
Is Lake Placid a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Placid is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #583 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Placid?
CDC estimates 40.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.2% and 45.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Placid?
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital in Sebring, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Lake Placid’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Placid have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 26.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.7–30.7%), 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 Placid 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 Lake Placid.
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.