On CDC estimates, South Gate Ridge is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
South Gate Ridge differs from Florida on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Gate Ridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Gate Ridge
South Gate Ridge is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, South Gate Ridge is healthier than 71%. Against the 10,547 towns with similar household incomes ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 87%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and depression run high in South Gate Ridge
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer South Gate Ridge adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 South Gate Ridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind South Gate Ridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Gate Ridge is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #207 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 80% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 53%.
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). South Gate Ridge’s median household income is $70,469; among the 10,547 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 South Gate Ridge adults…
South Gate Ridge runs below FL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
South Gate Ridge is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in South Gate Ridge as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of South Gate Ridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near South Gate Ridge
No hospital or community health center in South Gate Ridge 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 South Gate Ridge; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of South Gate Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How South Gate Ridge adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, South Gate Ridge runs above Florida.
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South Gate Ridge and the towns around it
South Gate Ridge’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gate Ridge | B+ | 31.1% | 11.4% | 12% | CDC place |
| Ridge Wood Heights | B | 32.4% | 12.1% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Bee Ridge | B+ | 28.5% | 12.7% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Gate Ridge adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Gate Ridge
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Gate Ridge is better than Florida on 9 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside South Gate Ridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Gate Ridge | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15.8–20.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.3–15.9 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.1%26.1–36.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.9–13.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36%32.6–39.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%36.2–43.6 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%26.2–31.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–11.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6.1–9.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10–14.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.8%19.4–26.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.2–19.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%28.3–37.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%9.6–13.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%76.1–82.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.5%63.3–69.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.3–89.6 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%76.9–82.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%64.6–72.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%66.4–79.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%17.2–22.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.2–24.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%9.5–12 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.2–6.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.8–7.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%25.7–33.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.3–16.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%10.9–14.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.5–8.6 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 South Gate Ridge
Is South Gate Ridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Gate Ridge is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #207 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Gate Ridge?
CDC estimates 31.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.1% and 36.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Gate Ridge?
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital in Sarasota, 2.7 miles in a straight line from South Gate Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Gate Ridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–13.7%), 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 South Gate Ridge more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Gate Ridge.
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.