On CDC estimates, St. Augustine South is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
St. Augustine South differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Augustine South. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Augustine South
St. Augustine South keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (63.2% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.9% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in St. Augustine South
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Conditions ↓
St. Augustine South is an active town
Only 20.1% 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 St. Augustine South’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind St. Augustine South’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Augustine South is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #159 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 83% 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). St. Augustine South’s median household income is $75,996; among the 10,826 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 89%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Augustine South adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 St. Augustine South adults…
St. Augustine South runs below FL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near St. Augustine South
No hospital or community health center in St. Augustine South 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 St. Augustine South; ≈ 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 St. Augustine South adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, St. Augustine South does better than 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.
8.6% of St. Augustine South adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
St. Augustine South and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine South | A− | 30.2% | 11.4% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| St. Augustine | B+ | 30% | 11.7% | 11.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Augustine South adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. Augustine South
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, St. Augustine South is better than Florida on 14 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside St. Augustine South’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | St. Augustine South | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%13.8–19.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.1–15.9 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.4–17.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.2%25.1–36 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.8–13.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%33–40.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%36.3–43.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%26.9–33.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.6%10.5–12.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.1–4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.4–9.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%9.7–14.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%16.4–23.8 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.2–18.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%27.3–36.9 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%7.7–11.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.6–83.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.2%60.3–66.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.3–90.5 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.6–82.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.6%71.9–79 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%70.7–82.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%16–21.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.4–24.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.9–11.2 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.5–9.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.9–6.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.9%23.9–31.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.7–16.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.4–14 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.7–8.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–4.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6–8.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 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 St. Augustine South
Is St. Augustine South a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Augustine South is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #159 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 89%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in St. Augustine South?
CDC estimates 30.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 36%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. Augustine South?
Flagler Hospital in Saint Augustine, 1.2 miles in a straight line from St. Augustine South’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in St. Augustine South have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–11.6%), 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 St. Augustine South 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 St. Augustine South.
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.