On CDC estimates, Palm Shores is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Palm Shores beats Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Palm Shores. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palm Shores
Palm Shores is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Palm Shores keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (66.8% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.9% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
Nearly everyone in Palm Shores is insured
Only 7.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. 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 Palm Shores’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Palm Shores’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Palm Shores is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 92% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 75%.
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 Shores’ median household income is $77,500; among the 10,811 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Palm Shores adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Palm Shores adults…
Palm Shores runs below FL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Palm Shores
No hospital or community health center in Palm Shores 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 Palm Shores; ≈ 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 Palm Shores adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Palm Shores does better than 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.
6.6% of Palm Shores adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Palm Shores and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 Shores | A | 30.9% | 10.4% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Melbourne | B− | 34.5% | 13.3% | 13.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Palm Shores adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Palm Shores
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Palm Shores is better than Florida on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Palm Shores’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Palm Shores | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%11.6–15.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.9–16.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.9%25.8–36.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9–12 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%30.1–37.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%35.2–42.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.7%23.7–29.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.7–6.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.6–8.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.9%8–12 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.9%14.7–21.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.7–19.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%28.1–37.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.4–9.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%76–82.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%63.7–69.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.9%88.4–91.3 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%73.9–79.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.7%67.7–75.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.6%75.9–86.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.5%15.9–21.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.4–24.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.8%21.4–28.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.2–12.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.7%9.2–12.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–3.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.9–6.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–3 | 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 Palm Shores
Is Palm Shores a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Palm Shores is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Palm Shores?
CDC estimates 30.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 36.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Palm Shores?
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Palm Shores’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Palm Shores have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.6%), 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 Shores 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 Palm Shores.
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.