On CDC estimates, Upper Grand Lagoon is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Upper Grand Lagoon differs from Florida on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Upper Grand Lagoon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upper Grand Lagoon
Upper Grand Lagoon is an active town
Only 20.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in Upper Grand Lagoon
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.1%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Fewer Upper Grand Lagoon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Upper Grand Lagoon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Upper Grand Lagoon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Grand Lagoon is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #124 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 82% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 70%.
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). Upper Grand Lagoon’s median household income is $82,157; among the 10,602 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
9.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Upper Grand Lagoon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Upper Grand Lagoon adults…
Upper Grand Lagoon runs below FL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Upper Grand Lagoon
No hospital or community health center in Upper Grand Lagoon 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 Upper Grand Lagoon; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Upper Grand Lagoon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Upper Grand Lagoon adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Upper Grand Lagoon runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Upper Grand Lagoon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Grand Lagoon | A− | 30.8% | 10.5% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Lower Grand Lagoon | B+ | 32.1% | 12.1% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Upper Grand Lagoon adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Upper Grand Lagoon
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Upper Grand Lagoon is better than Florida on 13 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Upper Grand Lagoon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Upper Grand Lagoon | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.5%13.5–17.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14–17.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.8%25.9–35.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9–11.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.5–39.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%36.3–43.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.7–31.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.2%5–7.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.7–13.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.3%17.2–23.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.5–20 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%31.3–41 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.6–10.5 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.2–80.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.3%64.2–70.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.6–89.7 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.2–79.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%66.6–74.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%68.5–81.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%17.4–22.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%19.3–25.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.8–11.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%6–7.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.5%24–31 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.4–13.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 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 Upper Grand Lagoon
Is Upper Grand Lagoon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Grand Lagoon is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #124 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Upper Grand Lagoon?
CDC estimates 30.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.9% and 35.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Upper Grand Lagoon?
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Upper Grand Lagoon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Upper Grand Lagoon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–10.5%), 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 Upper Grand Lagoon 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 Upper Grand Lagoon.
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.