Photo: Juan Ortega · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Tequesta is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Tequesta differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tequesta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tequesta
Tequesta is older than Florida, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Tequesta runs below Florida on obesity (23% vs 31.9%) and diabetes (11.1% vs 13.5%). That’s despite an older population: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Tequesta
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.6%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Tequesta keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.6% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.7% 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 Tequesta’s likely range.
What’s behind Tequesta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tequesta is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #35 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 98% 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). Tequesta’s median household income is $98,271; among the 8,818 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$123K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Tequesta adults…
Tequesta runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Tequesta is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Tequesta as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tequesta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Tequesta
No hospital or community health center in Tequesta 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 Tequesta; ≈ 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 Tequesta adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Tequesta does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
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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.
6% of Tequesta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Tequesta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tequesta | A | 23% | 11.1% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Jupiter | A | 23.8% | 11% | 10% | CDC place |
| Jupiter Inlet Colony | — | — | — | — |
Jupiter Inlet Colony: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tequesta adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tequesta
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tequesta is better than Florida on 19 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Tequesta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tequesta | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%12.1–16.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.3–14.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23%18.9–27.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.6–12.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%31–38.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.9–43.4 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.5–33.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.1%12–14.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.7–10.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%7.3–10.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%16–22.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.7–16.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.8%26.3–35.6 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.5–9.3 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.4–83.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.6%67.3–73.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.7%89.5–92 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.2%79.6–84.6 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.5%69–77.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%70.7–83.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.3%13.9–19 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%16–21.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%5.3–6.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%23.2–30 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.6–14.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.7–11.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.2–7 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 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 Tequesta
Is Tequesta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tequesta is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #35 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tequesta?
CDC estimates 23% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.9% and 27.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tequesta?
Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Tequesta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tequesta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.3%), 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 Tequesta more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tequesta.
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.