English, J. Colin, School · Photo: Wknight94 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Palmona Park is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Palmona Park differs from Florida on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Palmona Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palmona Park
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Palmona Park
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.2%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Palmona Park runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Palmona Park
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.5%), about twice the Florida rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Palmona Park
44.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 26.9% 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 Palmona Park’s likely range.
What’s behind Palmona Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Palmona Park is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 26% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Palmona Park’s median household income is $43,930; among the 3,653 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Palmona Park adults…
Palmona Park runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Palmona Park residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Cancer 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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Keeping up with care
Share of Palmona Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Palmona Park
No hospital or community health center in Palmona Park 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 Palmona Park; ≈ 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 Palmona Park adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Palmona Park 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.
33.6% of Palmona Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Palmona Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmona Park | D− | 39.3% | 18.9% | 25.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Palmona Park adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Palmona Park
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Palmona Park is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Palmona Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Palmona Park | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.9%29.7–38.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.8%19.3–24.5 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%19.9–24.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%34.1–45 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.9%16.7–21.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.6%38.2–45.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%36.9–43.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%28.4–34.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.2%12.2–16.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5–6.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.9%23.1–31.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 25.5%21.8–29.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.2%34.2–44.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.3–17.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%34.7–45 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.7%20.9–29.1 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%72–78.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.1%40.6–47.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.7%77.1–82.3 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%73.1–78.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.2%49.1–59.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.1%61.6–76.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.6–25.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.8%24.3–31.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.1%27.4–32.8 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.6%19.2–23.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.3%12.6–16.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.5%14.1–17 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 33.6%30.7–36.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.2%39.4–49.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.7%20.7–27 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23%20.2–26 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.3%13.4–17.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 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 Palmona Park
Is Palmona Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Palmona Park is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Palmona Park?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.1% and 45%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Palmona Park?
Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Palmona Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Palmona Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 20.9–29.1%), 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 Palmona Park more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Palmona Park.
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.