Photo: Astrophobe · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, South Pasadena is healthier than 88%
South Pasadena differs from Florida on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Pasadena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Pasadena
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in South Pasadena
1 in 5 adults have had cancer (19%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.2%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 44.1%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, South Pasadena runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 66% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
South Pasadena is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, South Pasadena is healthier than 55%. Against the 6,810 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 88%. Health Grade ↓
Every town around South Pasadena scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of South Pasadena’s B−, from St. Petersburg (B+) to St. Pete Beach (A−). Around town ↓
More high blood pressure in South Pasadena, and more people treating it
49.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 87.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
South Pasadena keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.9% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (61.1% vs 57.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Pasadena’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind South Pasadena’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Pasadena is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #326 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 6%).
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 Pasadena’s median household income is $53,075; among the 6,810 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 88%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 South Pasadena adults…
South Pasadena runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
South Pasadena is an older town: 66% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in South Pasadena as about how healthy they are.
South Pasadena and the towns around it
South Pasadena’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena | B− | 28.8% | 17.2% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| St. Petersburg | B+ | 32.7% | 12.2% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Bear Creek | A− | 30.4% | 12.5% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| St. Pete Beach | A− | 28.4% | 12.9% | 8.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Pasadena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near South Pasadena
1 hospital in South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena; ≈ 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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How South Pasadena adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, South Pasadena 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.
8.9% of South Pasadena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Pasadena adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Pasadena
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Pasadena is better than Florida on 15 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside South Pasadena’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Pasadena | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%17.5–25 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.2–19.2 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%23.6–34.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.2%14.8–19.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.3%44.6–53.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 51.1%46.4–55.5 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 44.1%39.7–48.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 19%17.2–20.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 13.2%11.4–15.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%9.3–13.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.1%5.2–7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%9.9–14.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.9%8.1–12.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26.8%21.9–32.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 9.5%7.7–11.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.5%26.1–35.2 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%6.9–10.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 86.9%84.4–88.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.1%57.7–64.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 94.1%93.2–94.9 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 87.7%85.1–89.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.9%73–80.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%67.7–80.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17%14.2–19.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.6–24.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.7%8.7–11 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.9–5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.8–10 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39%33.9–44.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.6%18.8–26.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.3–13 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 13.9%12–15.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.2–7.6 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.3–10.9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%3.9–5.5 | 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 Pasadena
Is South Pasadena a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Pasadena is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #326 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Pasadena?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.6% and 34.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Pasadena?
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid in Saint Petersburg, 0.1 miles in a straight line from South Pasadena’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in South Pasadena have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–10.6%), 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 South Pasadena 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 Pasadena.
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.