On CDC estimates, Roosevelt Gardens is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Roosevelt Gardens differs from Florida on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roosevelt Gardens. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roosevelt Gardens
Making ends meet is harder in Roosevelt Gardens
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (23.4%), more than twice the Florida rate. Food insecurity (41% vs 16.8%) and housing insecurity (34% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 44% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Roosevelt Gardens
42.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 24.6% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Roosevelt Gardens is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Roosevelt Gardens is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. 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 Roosevelt Gardens’ likely range.
What’s behind Roosevelt Gardens’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Roosevelt Gardens is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #612 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 21% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Roosevelt Gardens’ median household income is $49,821; among the 5,737 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Roosevelt Gardens compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.6% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.4% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
44% of Roosevelt Gardens adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Roosevelt Gardens adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Roosevelt Gardens adults…
Roosevelt Gardens runs below FL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Roosevelt Gardens residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Roosevelt Gardens
No hospital or community health center in Roosevelt Gardens 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 Roosevelt Gardens; ≈ 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Roosevelt Gardens adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Roosevelt Gardens runs above Florida.
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Roosevelt Gardens and the towns around it
Roosevelt Gardens’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Gardens | D− | 40% | 17.4% | 20% | CDC place |
| Fort Lauderdale | B | 30.3% | 12.8% | 13% | CDC place |
| Lauderhill | D | 37.7% | 17% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Roosevelt Gardens adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Roosevelt Gardens
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Roosevelt Gardens is better than Florida on 3 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Roosevelt Gardens’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Roosevelt Gardens | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.3%27–35.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%14.9–19.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22%19.3–24.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40%34–45.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.4%15.2–19.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%39.9–47.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%30.8–37.8 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.3%21.5–27.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.4%10.8–14 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.2–8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.1%7.7–10.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%4.8–6.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.6%21.2–28.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20%16.3–23.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.2%30.8–41.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.3–13.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 49.9%44.9–55.2 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.5%15.2–23.9 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.1–83.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42.2%39–45.5 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.4%79.5–85.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%73.9–79.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.8%56.3–65.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%68.4–81.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.6%14–19.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35.6%31.6–39.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 41%37.9–44.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 34%30.9–37.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 23.4%21–26 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 21.2%19.4–23.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 44%40.8–47.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.1%33.2–43.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.2%18.3–24.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%17–23.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 10.7%9.3–12.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14%11.9–16.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 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 Roosevelt Gardens
Is Roosevelt Gardens a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Roosevelt Gardens is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #612 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Roosevelt Gardens?
CDC estimates 40% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 45.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Roosevelt Gardens?
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Plantation, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Roosevelt Gardens’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Roosevelt Gardens have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.2–23.9%), 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 Roosevelt Gardens 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 Roosevelt Gardens.
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.