On CDC estimates, San Castle is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
San Castle differs from Florida on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Castle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Castle
Every town around San Castle scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of San Castle’s D, from Boynton Beach (B) to Hypoluxo (B+). Around town ↓
Dental care lags in San Castle
41.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 22.3% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More San Castle adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.6%), vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
More San Castle adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (42.2%, vs 31.3% across Florida). The biggest difference is vision loss: 11.6% vs 6%. Disability ↓
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 Castle’s likely range.
What’s behind San Castle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Castle is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #587 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 59% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health 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). San Castle’s median household income is $57,228; among the 8,094 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where San Castle compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.9% (U.S. 15.4%).
San Castle and the towns around it
San Castle’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 Castle | D | 35% | 18.4% | 20.8% | CDC place |
| Lantana | B+ | 27.3% | 12.3% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Boynton Beach | B | 28.3% | 13.6% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Hypoluxo | B+ | 26% | 13.1% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Castle 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of San Castle adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 San Castle adults…
San Castle runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near San Castle
No hospital or community health center in San Castle 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 Castle; ≈ 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 San Castle adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, San Castle runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33.1% of San Castle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Every CDC estimate for San Castle
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, San Castle is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside San Castle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | San Castle | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.9%30.2–38.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.9–21.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.8–22.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%29.7–40.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.4%16.4–20.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%36.1–43.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33–40.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24.9–30.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.3–12.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.3%18.4–26.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.8%18–23.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.6%34.9–44.8 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.9%9.9–14.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.2%37.7–48.5 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 29%24.7–33.3 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.2%72.9–79.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 41.1%37.6–44.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.9%77.2–82.4 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.9–80 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.9%52.8–62.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%67.6–81.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.9%14.4–19.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%27.3–34.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.3%29.5–34.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.6%22.1–26.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.9%14.1–17.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.4%15–17.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 33.1%30.3–35.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.2%37.8–47.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.4%19.8–25.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.3%18.8–24.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.8%12.2–15.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 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 San Castle
Is San Castle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Castle is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #587 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 San Castle?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 40.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to San Castle?
HCA Florida JFK Hospital in Atlantis, 3.0 miles in a straight line from San Castle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in San Castle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 29% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 24.7–33.3%), 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 Castle 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 San Castle.
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.