Photo: Elisa.rolle · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Lake Worth Beach is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Lake Worth Beach differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Worth Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Worth Beach
Every town around Lake Worth Beach scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Lake Worth Beach’s C−, from West Palm Beach (B−) to Palm Beach (A). Around town ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lake Worth Beach
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (14.3% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (15.1% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 28.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Lake Worth Beach
48.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
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 Worth Beach’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Lake Worth Beach’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Worth Beach is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #519 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 76% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 9%).
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 Worth Beach’s median household income is $61,200; among the 9,226 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Lake Worth Beach compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Lake Worth Beach and the towns around it
Lake Worth Beach’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth Beach | C− | 31.9% | 14.6% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Lake Clarke Shores | A− | 25.1% | 11.5% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Lantana | B+ | 27.3% | 12.3% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Palm Beach | A | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| West Palm Beach | B− | 29.1% | 13.7% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.6% of Lake Worth Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Worth Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Lake Worth Beach adults…
Lake Worth Beach runs below FL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lake Worth Beach
No hospital or community health center in Lake Worth Beach 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 Worth Beach; ≈ 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Lake Worth Beach adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Lake Worth Beach 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Worth Beach adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Worth Beach
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Worth Beach is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Lake Worth Beach’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Worth Beach | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.9%25.1–30.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.6–18.3 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.6–20.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%26.9–37.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.6%13–16.4 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%30.6–37 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%31.4–38.3 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.3%21.9–26.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.2%7.3–9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%15.7–22.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%15.1–19.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.5%29.5–37.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.7–16.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.2%34.9–45.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 27.2%24.6–29.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%71.1–77.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.6%44.9–51.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.3%78.2–82.3 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.9–77.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.4%54.4–64.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%65.2–79.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17%14.6–19.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.2%25.7–32.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29%26.6–31.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.5%20.3–24.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.1%13.8–16.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.6%26.2–30.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.7%32.9–40.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%15.3–19.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%16.9–20.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.1%8.3–9.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.9–12.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.3–6.3 | 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 Worth Beach
Is Lake Worth Beach a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Worth Beach is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #519 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Worth Beach?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 37.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Worth Beach?
HCA Florida JFK Hospital in Atlantis, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Lake Worth Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Worth Beach have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 27.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 24.6–29.8%), 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 Worth Beach 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 Worth Beach.
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.