On CDC estimates, San Carlos Park is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
San Carlos Park differs from Florida on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Carlos Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Carlos Park
Binge drinking is the habit San Carlos Park doesn’t win on
18.5% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in San Carlos Park
San Carlos Park runs below Florida on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.3% vs 7.5%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.8%) and diabetes (10.4% vs 13.5%). A young population is part of it: only 17% 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 San Carlos Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind San Carlos Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Carlos Park is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #193 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 82% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). San Carlos Park’s median household income is $85,952; among the 10,315 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 75%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Out of every 100 San Carlos Park adults…
San Carlos Park runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near San Carlos Park
No hospital or community health center in San Carlos 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 San Carlos 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of San Carlos Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How San Carlos Park adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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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.
13.6% of San Carlos Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
San Carlos Park and the towns around it
San Carlos Park’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Park | B+ | 30.3% | 10.4% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Three Oaks | A | 27.8% | 8.5% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Estero | A− | 25.6% | 13.7% | 8.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of San Carlos Park adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for San Carlos Park
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, San Carlos Park is better than Florida on 9 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside San Carlos Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | San Carlos Park | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.3%15.3–19.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.4–14.3 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.6–19.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%25.7–35.3 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.4%26.5–32.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%30.6–37 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.5–24 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%11.8–17 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.8–14.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%20.1–26.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.7–21.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%31.2–40.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.1%14.1–18.2 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%71.4–78 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%55.4–62 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81.9–85.7 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.5%68.7–74.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%58.1–67.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%68.4–81.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.5–21.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.8–28.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.2%14.6–17.9 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.6–15.8 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.6%12.1–15.1 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.7%24.7–31.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%13.1–16.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 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 San Carlos Park
Is San Carlos Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Carlos Park is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #193 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 75%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in San Carlos Park?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.7% and 35.3%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to San Carlos Park?
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health in Fort Myers, 5.0 miles in a straight line from San Carlos Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in San Carlos Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.1–18.2%), 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 San Carlos Park 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 San Carlos 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.