On CDC estimates, Princeton is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Princeton differs from Florida on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Princeton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Princeton
Making ends meet is harder in Princeton
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.6%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Housing insecurity (20.7% vs 13.9%) and utility shut-off threats (11.8% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 19.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Princeton is behind on routine checkups
It trails Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (73.4% vs 78.4%), cholesterol checks (84.7% vs 87%) and colon screening (57.3% vs 65.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Princeton
Princeton runs below Florida on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.5% vs 9.1%), COPD (4.3% vs 7.2%) and arthritis (16.7% vs 26.6%). 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 Princeton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Princeton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Princeton is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #289 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 85% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Princeton’s median household income is $83,426; among the 10,498 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$104K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.9% of Princeton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Princeton adults…
Princeton runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Princeton residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Princeton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Princeton
No hospital or community health center in Princeton 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 Princeton; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Princeton adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Princeton runs above Florida.
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Princeton and the towns around it
Princeton has the best Health Grade of the 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Princeton adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Princeton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Princeton is better than Florida on 8 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Princeton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Princeton | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.7–23.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.9–14.9 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.8–17.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.4%24.8–34.3 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%11–14.1 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.7%25.7–31.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.6%28.3–35 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.7%14.7–18.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4–5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%10–14.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.7–12.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.6%26.9–34.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.7–19.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%35–44.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 26.5%23.4–29.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.4%69.9–76.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.7%51.5–58 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.7–86.5 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.9%68.7–74.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.3%52.7–62 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%69.7–82.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.9%11.8–16.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.3%25.8–32.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.6%22.4–26.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.7%18.6–23 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%11.3–13.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.9%18–21.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%23.8–30.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%11–14 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.9–16.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.5–7.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Princeton
Is Princeton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Princeton is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #289 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Princeton?
CDC estimates 29.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.8% and 34.3%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Princeton?
Homestead Hospital in Homestead, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Princeton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Princeton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 26.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 23.4–29.7%), 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 Princeton 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 Princeton.
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.