On CDC estimates, Palm River-Clair Mel is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
Palm River-Clair Mel differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Palm River-Clair Mel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palm River-Clair Mel
Every town around Palm River-Clair Mel scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Palm River-Clair Mel’s C, from Tampa (B) to Progress Village (A). Around town ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Palm River-Clair Mel
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.5%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (13.4% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (21.4% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 25.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Palm River-Clair Mel
47% 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 ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Palm River-Clair Mel
Palm River-Clair Mel runs below Florida on cancer (5.5% vs 9.1%), arthritis (21.2% vs 26.6%) and heart disease (6% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 12% 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 Palm River-Clair Mel’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Palm River-Clair Mel’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Palm River-Clair Mel is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, #443 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 57% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Palm River-Clair Mel’s median household income is $71,787; among the 10,657 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Palm River-Clair Mel compares well: arthritis, 21.2% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Palm River-Clair Mel and the towns around it
Palm River-Clair Mel’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm River-Clair Mel | C | 35.2% | 14.4% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Tampa | B | 31.9% | 12.5% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Progress Village | A | 31.4% | 10% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Brandon | B+ | 31.2% | 11.6% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Riverview | A− | 31.4% | 11% | 11.8% | 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.
25.3% of Palm River-Clair Mel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Palm River-Clair Mel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Palm River-Clair Mel adults…
Palm River-Clair Mel runs below FL on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Palm River-Clair Mel residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Palm River-Clair Mel
2 community health centers in Palm River-Clair Mel, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Palm River-Clair Mel; ≈ 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Palm River-Clair Mel adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Palm River-Clair Mel 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 Palm River-Clair Mel adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Palm River-Clair Mel
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Palm River-Clair Mel is better than Florida on 5 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Palm River-Clair Mel’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Palm River-Clair Mel | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.1%21.6–26.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.2–16.4 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.9–19.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%30.2–40.3 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.7–16 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%32–38.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%35.1–42 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.2%18.9–23.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5.6–6.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%15.7–22 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12.4–16 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.4%25.6–33 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.4–18.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.7%37.9–47.4 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.9%20.6–25.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.2%71.8–78.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47%43.7–50.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.5–85.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.7–76.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.8%54.1–63.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%69.8–82 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.2%13.9–18.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%25.1–32.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.5%24.1–29 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.4%19.2–23.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.4%11.9–15 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.6%12.3–14.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.3%23–27.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%29.8–36.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.6–16.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.4–17.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.4–6.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%7–8.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 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 Palm River-Clair Mel
Is Palm River-Clair Mel a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Palm River-Clair Mel is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #443 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Palm River-Clair Mel?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 40.3%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Palm River-Clair Mel?
Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Palm River-Clair Mel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Palm River-Clair Mel have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 20.6–25.4%), 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 Palm River-Clair Mel more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Palm River-Clair Mel.
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.