Tropical Park’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Tropical Park differs from Florida on 27 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tropical Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tropical Park
Dental care lags in Tropical Park
38.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 31.2% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Tropical Park
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.9%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Diabetes is also above the state: 21.2%, vs 13.5% across Florida. In all, Tropical Park runs above Florida on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Tropical Park
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.8%), about twice the Florida rate. 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 Tropical Park’s likely range.
What’s behind Tropical Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tropical Park is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Tropical Park’s estimates fall in the lowest 3% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 20.6% of adults, against 14.3% across Florida and 13% nationally.
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). Tropical Park’s median household income is $35,732; among the 1,383 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Tropical Park compares well: binge drinking, 11.7% (U.S. 15.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Tropical Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Tropical Park adults…
Tropical Park runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Tropical Park
No hospital or community health center in Tropical Park 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 Tropical Park; ≈ 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 Tropical Park adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Tropical Park runs above 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.
39.7% of Tropical Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Tropical Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Park | D− | 46.3% | 21.2% | 23.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tropical Park adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tropical Park
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tropical Park is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 25; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Tropical Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tropical Park | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.7%31.2–38.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.4–22.9 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.7%19.5–24.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.3%40.4–52.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.2%19–23.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.8%44.1–51.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%36.4–43.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.9%29.9–36 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.8%9.7–12 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.9%12.2–15.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31.2%27–35.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.8%20.7–27 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.6%35–44.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.7%9.7–13.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%37.6–48.1 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20%17.2–23 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76–82.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 38.9%35.7–42.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.7%79.5–83.9 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%76–80.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.3%54.4–63.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.3%64.1–77.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.7–23.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.8%25.4–32.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.5%32–36.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25%22.7–27.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.4%16.5–20.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.2%16.6–19.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 39.7%37.1–42.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45%40.7–49.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.9%23.1–28.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.4%19–23.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12.5%11.3–13.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.7%14–17.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Tropical Park
Is Tropical Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tropical Park is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tropical Park?
CDC estimates 46.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.4% and 52.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tropical Park?
Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Tropical Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tropical Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.2–23%), 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 Tropical Park more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tropical Park.
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.