Fish Cabin at White Rock Shoals · Photo: Florida Department of State - Division of Historical Resources - Bureau of Historic Preservation · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, St. James City is healthier than 75%
St. James City differs from Florida on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. James City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. James City
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in St. James City
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (17.8%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.2%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 41.8%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, St. James City runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 49% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
St. James City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, St. James City is healthier than 59%. Against the 10,469 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 75%. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in St. James City, and more people treating it
49.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 86.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
St. James City keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.4% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (65% 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 St. James City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind St. James City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. James City is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #295 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). St. James City’s median household income is $69,403; among the 10,469 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 75%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 St. James City adults…
St. James City runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
St. James City is an older town: 49% 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 St. James City as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. James City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near St. James City
No hospital or community health center in St. James City 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. James City; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How St. James City adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, St. James City does better than Florida.
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.
8.2% of St. James City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
St. James City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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. James City | B | 28.1% | 17.1% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Pine Island Center | C+ | 31.1% | 16.5% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. James City adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. James City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, St. James City is better than Florida on 15 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside St. James City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | St. James City | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%16.3–22.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.9–18.3 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.4–13.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.1%23.7–33.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.1%14.8–19.6 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.2%45.2–53.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 49.8%45.9–54 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 41.8%38.1–45.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 17.8%16.3–19.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.8%9–12.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.7–11.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.1–13.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%21.2–30.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.2%8.5–12.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3%26–34.8 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%6.9–10.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 86.4%84.3–88.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65%61.8–68.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 94%93.1–94.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 86.6%84.2–88.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.3%72.4–80 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%73–84.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16%13.8–18.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.7%16–21.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.5–5.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%7.3–9.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.7%30.2–39.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.1%16.2–22.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%9.1–12.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.1%10.6–13.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.7–9.1 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.6–5 | 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 St. James City
Is St. James City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. James City is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #295 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 St. James City?
CDC estimates 28.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.7% and 33.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. James City?
Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, 12.0 miles in a straight line from St. James City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in St. James City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–10.8%), 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. James City 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 St. James City.
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.