On CDC estimates, Pine Lakes is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Pine Lakes trails Florida on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pine Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pine Lakes
COPD, depression and obesity run high in Pine Lakes
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.4%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Obesity is also above the state: 39.4%, vs 31.9% across Florida. In all, Pine Lakes runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Pine Lakes
47.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 21.3% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Pine Lakes
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), vs 12.4% 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 Pine Lakes’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Pine Lakes’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pine Lakes is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 25% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Pine Lakes’ median household income is $77,785; among the 10,837 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 3%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Pine Lakes adults…
Pine Lakes runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Pine Lakes residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pine Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
5.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Pine Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Pine Lakes 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 Pine Lakes; ≈ 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 Pine Lakes adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Pine Lakes 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.
21.6% of Pine Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Pine Lakes and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Lakes | D | 39.4% | 15.4% | 19.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pine Lakes adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pine Lakes
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pine Lakes is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Pine Lakes’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pine Lakes | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.6%22.3–29.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.3–20.7 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.8–22.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.4%33.3–45.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.4–17.4 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.3%35.4–43.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%36.7–44.6 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.7%28.4–34.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8.1–10.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.2%9.7–12.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.3%17.9–25.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.5%16.6–22.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.6%26.2–35.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.3–17.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%34.6–44.6 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.5%12.9–18.2 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74–80.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.5%44–51 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.1–87.1 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.3–81.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.7%55.1–64.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.2%61.7–76.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.4–24.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.6–26.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.1%18.1–22.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.3%13.5–17.1 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.6–11.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.6%19.4–23.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.7%33.3–42.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.5%16.9–22.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%15.7–20.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.3–8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%9.7–12.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 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 Pine Lakes
Is Pine Lakes a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pine Lakes is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 3%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pine Lakes?
CDC estimates 39.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 45.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pine Lakes?
Adventhealth Fish Memorial in Orange City, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Pine Lakes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pine Lakes have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.9–18.2%), 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 Pine Lakes more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pine Lakes.
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.