On CDC estimates, South Patrick Shores is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
South Patrick Shores differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Patrick Shores. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Patrick Shores
South Patrick Shores is an active town
Only 18.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in South Patrick Shores
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Conditions ↓
South Patrick Shores keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.6% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.1% vs 87%). 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 Patrick Shores’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind South Patrick Shores’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Patrick Shores is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #56 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 91% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 65%.
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 Patrick Shores’ median household income is $85,660; among the 10,336 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 95%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 South Patrick Shores adults…
South Patrick Shores runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Patrick Shores adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near South Patrick Shores
No hospital or community health center in South Patrick Shores 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 Patrick Shores; ≈ 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 South Patrick Shores adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, South Patrick Shores 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.
5.3% of South Patrick Shores adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
South Patrick Shores and the towns around it
South Patrick Shores’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 Patrick Shores | A | 30.3% | 11.1% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Satellite Beach | A | 30.5% | 10.4% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Merritt Island | B+ | 32.2% | 12.7% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Patrick AFB | B+ | 34.6% | 10.3% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Patrick Shores adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Patrick Shores
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Patrick Shores is better than Florida on 18 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside South Patrick Shores’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Patrick Shores | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%11.6–16.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.4–14.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%11.9–15.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%25.2–36 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.5–13 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.9%33–40.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.4–45.3 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%26.7–33.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.2%11–13.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.1–8.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.1–7.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.2%3.3–5.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.5%7.4–11.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.2%14.8–22.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.5–17.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.6%24.3–33.3 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.8–8.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%77.9–83.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.6%69.7–75.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.1%89.8–92.4 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%76.8–82.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.2%70.3–77.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%73–84.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.9%15.3–20.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.7%16–21.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.8%6–7.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.9%3.3–4.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.3%4.6–6 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.3%22.6–30.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10–14.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.1%8.6–11.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–4.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%4.8–6.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 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 South Patrick Shores
Is South Patrick Shores a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Patrick Shores is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #56 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Patrick Shores?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.2% and 36%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Patrick Shores?
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, 7.5 miles in a straight line from South Patrick Shores’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Patrick Shores have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.6%), 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 Patrick Shores 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 South Patrick Shores.
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.