On CDC estimates, Watergate is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Watergate differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Watergate. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Watergate
Dental care lags in Watergate
46% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Watergate
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27%), vs 16.8% across Florida. No reliable transportation (14.6% vs 9.1%) and utility shut-off threats (13.1% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 27.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Watergate
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 12.4% across Florida. 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 Watergate’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Watergate’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Watergate is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #529 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 82% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Watergate’s median household income is $67,071; among the 10,218 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 21%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Watergate compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Watergate adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.8% of Watergate adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Watergate adults…
Watergate runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Watergate residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Watergate
No hospital or community health center in Watergate 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 Watergate; ≈ 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 Watergate adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Watergate runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Watergate and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watergate | C− | 30.5% | 13.9% | 18.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Watergate adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Watergate
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Watergate is better than Florida on 3 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Watergate’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Watergate | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.9%22.7–29.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.8 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.9–22.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.5%25.6–35.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.2–15.6 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%29.6–36.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%31.7–38.5 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25.4%22.9–28.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.9%7.7–10.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%16.1–22.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16.2–21.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%27.7–36.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.1–17.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.1%35.7–46.4 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.2%18–24.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%70.6–77.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46%42.2–49.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.5%78–82.9 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%71.7–77.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57%51.8–61.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.3%63–78.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%16.5–22.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%25.1–32.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27%24.6–29.4 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.5%18.4–22.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.1%11.6–14.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.6%13.3–15.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.8%25.3–30.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.1%32.2–40.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.7–19.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.1%16.9–21.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%9.7–12.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 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 Watergate
Is Watergate a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Watergate is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #529 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 21%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Watergate?
CDC estimates 30.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.6% and 35.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Watergate?
West Boca Medical Center in Boca Raton, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Watergate’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Watergate have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18–24.6%), 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 Watergate more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Watergate.
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.