Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, River Park is healthier than 73%
River Park trails Florida on 7 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for River Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in River Park
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in River Park
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, River Park runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
River Park is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, River Park is healthier than 42%. Against the 7,545 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 73%. Health Grade ↓
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 River Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind River Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, River Park is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #396 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 81% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). River Park’s median household income is $55,437; among the 7,545 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 73%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 River Park adults…
River Park runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near River Park
No hospital or community health center in River 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 River 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of River Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How River Park adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
15.6% of River Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
River Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Park | C+ | 30.7% | 14.7% | 14% | CDC place |
| Port St. Lucie | B | 30.5% | 13.1% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of River Park adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for River Park
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, River Park is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside River Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | River Park | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%19.5–24.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.5–18.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.8–18.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.7%25.6–36.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.9–16.5 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%36.7–43.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%37.9–45.5 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%28.6–34.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10–12 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8.2–10 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.2–5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%11.8–17.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%12.2–16 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%23.8–31.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.4–16.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%30.9–41.4 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.9–80.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.1%51.6–58.5 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.4–89.2 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78.2–82.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%64.3–73.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%65.8–79.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.8%15.3–20.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.8–28.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.9%15.2–18.7 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%11.5–14.4 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%8.2–9.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6%14–17.3 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%31.3–38.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15.9–20.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%13–16.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.1–10 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 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 River Park
Is River Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, River Park is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #396 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in River Park?
CDC estimates 30.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.6% and 36.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to River Park?
St. Lucie Medical Center in Port Saint Lucie, 3.2 miles in a straight line from River Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in River Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.6–17.5%), 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 River Park more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in River 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.