Photo: AdamFirst at English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Sewall's Point is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Sewall's Point differs from Florida on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sewall's Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sewall's Point
Cancer and high cholesterol run high in Sewall's Point
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.5%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 45.6% of adults have high cholesterol, vs 39% across Florida. In all, Sewall's Point runs above Florida on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer and high cholesterol are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Sewall's Point is older than Florida, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Sewall's Point runs below Florida on obesity (23.2% vs 31.9%), diabetes (10.8% vs 13.5%) and COPD (5.8% vs 7.2%). That’s despite an older population: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Sewall's Point is an active town
Only 15.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Sewall's Point’s likely range.
What’s behind Sewall's Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sewall's Point is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 70%.
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). Sewall's Point’s median household income is $129,000; among the 4,664 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$161K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Sewall's Point adults…
Sewall's Point runs below FL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Sewall's Point is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sewall's Point as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Care in and near Sewall's Point
No hospital or community health center in Sewall's Point 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 Sewall's Point; ≈ 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 Sewall's Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Sewall's Point adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Sewall's Point 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.
4.7% of Sewall's Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Sewall's Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewall's Point | A+ | 23.2% | 10.8% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Jensen Beach | B+ | 27.1% | 13.4% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sewall's Point adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sewall's Point
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sewall's Point is better than Florida on 21 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Sewall's Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sewall's Point | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.4%10.1–15.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%9.6–13.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%9.8–13.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.2%18.1–28.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.1–12.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%29.7–37.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.6%41.2–49.7 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27–34.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14.5%13.1–16 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%4.5–7.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.2%3.3–5.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.4%5.3–9.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.9%12.5–19.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.4–17.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 25.7%21.3–30.2 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.4–7.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79.4–84.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77.6%74.9–80.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93%91.8–94 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.4%80.5–85.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.8%72.8–80.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.2–83.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16%13.4–18.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19%16.5–21.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.7%5–6.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.7%20.6–29 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.2–13.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.5%7–10 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.6–8.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.6–3.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9%4–5.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2–2.9 | 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 Sewall's Point
Is Sewall's Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sewall's Point is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sewall's Point?
CDC estimates 23.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.1% and 28.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sewall's Point?
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital in Stuart, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Sewall's Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sewall's Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–7.6%), 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 Sewall's Point more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sewall's Point.
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.