Trapper Nelson Zoo Historic District · Photo: Norletsk · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Limestone Creek is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Limestone Creek differs from Florida on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Limestone Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Limestone Creek
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Limestone Creek
Limestone Creek runs below Florida on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.8% vs 9.1%), heart disease (4% vs 7.5%) and COPD (4% vs 7.2%). A young population is part of it: only 1% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Limestone Creek is an active town
Only 22.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Limestone Creek’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Limestone Creek’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Limestone Creek is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 91% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 71%.
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). Limestone Creek’s median household income is $90,910; among the 9,859 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Limestone Creek adults…
Limestone Creek runs below FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 1% of Limestone Creek residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Care in and near Limestone Creek
No hospital or community health center in Limestone Creek 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 Limestone Creek; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Limestone Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Limestone Creek 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.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.1% of Limestone Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Limestone Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone Creek | A− | 27.9% | 10.5% | 10.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Limestone Creek adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Limestone Creek
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Limestone Creek is better than Florida on 13 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Limestone Creek’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Limestone Creek | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%14.1–19.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.5–12.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–17.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.9%23.4–33 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.1%25.3–31.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.9%26.8–33.3 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.5%16.5–20.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.5–4.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4%3.4–4.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.5–10.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%8.6–12.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%18.8–25.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.2–18.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%33.8–44.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%11.8–17.7 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.5–79.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.8%59.3–66 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.7–87.1 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.9%69.8–76 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%58.4–67.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.6%75.3–86.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.8%12.6–17.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.5%24.1–30.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.6%14.9–18.3 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%14–17.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%11.6–14.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.6%21.3–28 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.5–11.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11–14.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4%3.6–4.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Limestone Creek
Is Limestone Creek a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Limestone Creek is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Limestone Creek?
CDC estimates 27.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.4% and 33%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Limestone Creek?
Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Limestone Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Limestone Creek have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–17.7%), 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 Limestone Creek more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Limestone Creek.
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.