Photo: Schwerdf · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, St. Augustine is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
St. Augustine differs from Florida on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Augustine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Augustine
Cancer runs high in St. Augustine
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Conditions ↓
St. Augustine is an active town
Only 20.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in St. Augustine is insured
Only 10% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. 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 St. Augustine’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind St. Augustine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Augustine is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #179 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 83% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 56%.
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’s median household income is $78,151; among the 10,812 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 St. Augustine adults…
St. Augustine runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
7.9 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Augustine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near St. Augustine
No hospital or community health center in St. Augustine 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; ≈ 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 adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
12.3% of St. Augustine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
St. Augustine and the towns around it
St. Augustine’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine | B+ | 30% | 11.7% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| St. Augustine South | A− | 30.2% | 11.4% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| St. Augustine Beach | A | 28.7% | 11.4% | 9.7% | 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 adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. Augustine
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 is better than Florida on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside St. Augustine’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 | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%15–19.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.4–18.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30%25–35.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%33.1–39.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%34.9–42.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%26.1–31.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%10–12 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9.2–13.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.6–13 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%17.7–24.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.8–17.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%27.8–37.4 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8.6–11.5 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.8–83.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.9%57.9–64.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.5–88.6 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%77.2–82.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.2%70.4–77.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70.4–82.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%16.2–21.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%19–24.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.9%11.6–14.2 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%6–7.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.3%11.2–13.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%25.4–32.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.3–16.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7–8.9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4 | 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
Is St. Augustine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Augustine is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #179 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. 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?
CDC estimates 30% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 35.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. Augustine?
Flagler Hospital in Saint Augustine, 2.3 miles in a straight line from St. Augustine’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 have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–11.5%), 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 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.
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.