Safety Harbor Site · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Safety Harbor is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Safety Harbor differs from Florida on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Safety Harbor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Safety Harbor
Cancer and arthritis run high in Safety Harbor
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.8%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Safety Harbor keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (64.2% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.6% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
Safety Harbor is an active town
Only 20.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Safety Harbor has a top-rated hospital
Mease Countryside Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Safety Harbor’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Safety Harbor’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Safety Harbor is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #129 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 88% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 51%.
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). Safety Harbor’s median household income is $106,830; among the 7,639 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$134K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Safety Harbor adults…
Safety Harbor runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Safety Harbor 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Care in and near Safety Harbor
1 hospital in Safety Harbor, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Safety Harbor; ≈ 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 Safety Harbor adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Safety Harbor does better than Florida.
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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.
7.7% of Safety Harbor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Safety Harbor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Harbor | A− | 29.7% | 12% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Clearwater | B− | 33.3% | 13.5% | 14% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Safety Harbor adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Safety Harbor
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Safety Harbor is better than Florida on 13 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Safety Harbor’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Safety Harbor | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%13.8–18.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.5–15 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.4–16 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.7%24.4–35.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.3–13.8 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.2–39.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.6%38.3–46.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.8%27.5–34.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.2%11.1–13.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.3–8.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8.1–12 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.7–12.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.2–24.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13–18.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%29–38.6 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.3–83.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.2%61–67.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.6%89.3–91.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.2–83.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.2%68.1–76.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%67.5–80.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16.2–22.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.4–24.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.9–10 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.8–8.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.4–5.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.9–6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%24.7–32.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%11.9–16 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.8–7.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Safety Harbor
Is Safety Harbor a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Safety Harbor is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #129 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Safety Harbor?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 35.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Safety Harbor?
Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Safety Harbor’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Safety Harbor have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–9.9%), 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 Safety Harbor more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Safety Harbor.
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.