On CDC estimates, Rio is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Rio differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rio. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rio
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Rio
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.8%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 7.2% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Rio runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rio, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 84.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Rio keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.1% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (64.4% vs 57.4%). 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 Rio’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Rio’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rio is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Rio’s median household income is $91,953; among the 9,727 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 39%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Rio adults…
Rio runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Rio is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rio as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rio adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Rio
No hospital or community health center in Rio 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 Rio; ≈ 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.
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How Rio adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Rio does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.7% of Rio adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Rio and the towns around it
Rio’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | B− | 28.8% | 15.4% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Jensen Beach | B+ | 27.1% | 13.4% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Stuart | B− | 28.9% | 14.7% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rio adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rio
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rio is better than Florida on 13 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Rio’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rio | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%17.1–24.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.1–19.1 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.7–16.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%23.3–34.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.2–17.8 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41%37–45.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 48.3%43.9–52.4 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.3%33.6–41.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14.8%13.4–16.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.2–12.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%8.6–12.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.3–5.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.4–11.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%10.5–16.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.2%19.7–29.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.1–15.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.8%25.9–35.9 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%6.9–11.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%79–84.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.4%61.1–67.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.4%89.9–92.7 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.6%81.8–87 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.4%69–77.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69.3–82.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%15.6–21.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.8–23.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.5–6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.5%29.8–39.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.6%15.6–22.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%10.5–14.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.4%9.2–11.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.7–6.7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7–10.1 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%3.8–5.5 | 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 Rio
Is Rio a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rio is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 39%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rio?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.3% and 34.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rio?
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital in Stuart, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Rio’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rio have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–11.7%), 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 Rio 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 Rio.
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.