Photo: USAF · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Patrick AFB is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
Patrick AFB differs from Florida on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Patrick AFB. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Patrick AFB
Mental distress runs high in Patrick AFB
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.1%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 20.6%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Patrick AFB doesn’t win on
17.8% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Patrick AFB
Patrick AFB runs below Florida on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.2% vs 9.1%), heart disease (5.5% vs 7.5%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.8%). A young population is part of it: only 9% 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 Patrick AFB’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Patrick AFB’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Patrick AFB is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 77% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Patrick AFB’s median household income is $76,250; among the 10,820 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
How Patrick AFB adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Patrick AFB runs above Florida.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Patrick AFB adults…
Patrick AFB runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Patrick AFB 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 Patrick AFB
No hospital or community health center in Patrick AFB 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 Patrick AFB; ≈ 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 Patrick AFB adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.4% of Patrick AFB adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Patrick AFB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick AFB | B+ | 34.6% | 10.3% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| South Patrick Shores | A | 30.3% | 11.1% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Patrick AFB adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Patrick AFB
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Patrick AFB is better than Florida on 10 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Patrick AFB’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Patrick AFB | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.3–20.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11–14.3 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.7–21.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%29.3–40.3 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.9–11.6 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.4%27.3–33.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.6%29.3–35.9 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21%18.7–23.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.1%5.2–7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.4%11–16.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.5–15.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22%18.2–25.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%14.8–20.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%31.8–41.7 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.8%10.4–15.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%70.7–77.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.7%51.3–58.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.3%78.4–83.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.7%66.7–72.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%60.9–69.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.2%67.3–80.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%17.7–23.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%21.3–27.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.2%15.5–19 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.1%12.6–15.8 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%8–10.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.4%14.7–18.2 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5%25.4–33.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.6–12.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.3–17.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.9–9.3 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.9 | 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 Patrick AFB
Is Patrick AFB a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Patrick AFB is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Patrick AFB?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 40.3%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Patrick AFB?
Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Patrick AFB’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Patrick AFB have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.4–15.7%), 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 Patrick AFB more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Patrick AFB.
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.