On CDC estimates, Whiskey Creek is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Whiskey Creek differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whiskey Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whiskey Creek
Cancer and arthritis run high in Whiskey Creek
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.1%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.7%), vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Whiskey Creek runs above Florida on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Whiskey Creek keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.6% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (66.8% vs 57.4%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Whiskey Creek
Grades next door run from McGregor (A) to Pine Manor (D). Whiskey Creek is an A−. Around town ↓
Fewer Whiskey Creek adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 13 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 Whiskey Creek’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Whiskey Creek’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whiskey Creek is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #149 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 92% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Whiskey Creek’s median household income is $104,476; among the 7,918 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$131K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Whiskey Creek adults…
Whiskey Creek runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Whiskey Creek is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Whiskey Creek as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whiskey Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Whiskey Creek and the towns around it
Whiskey Creek’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiskey Creek | A− | 27.8% | 13.1% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| McGregor | A | 25.9% | 11.9% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Fort Myers | C+ | 33% | 14.8% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Pine Manor | D | 39.3% | 14.6% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Cypress Lake | B+ | 27.1% | 14.1% | 10% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Whiskey Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Whiskey Creek
No hospital or community health center in Whiskey Creek 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 Whiskey Creek; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Whiskey Creek adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Whiskey Creek does better than 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whiskey Creek adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Whiskey Creek
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Whiskey Creek is better than Florida on 16 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Whiskey Creek’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Whiskey Creek | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%13.6–18.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.8–15.6 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.8%23.5–32.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.4–15.1 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.1%36.5–43.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.9%39.3–46.8 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30.6–37.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14.1%12.9–15.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%6.6–9.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.5%5.2–7.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.4%8.7–12.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.9%18.3–25.8 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.6–16.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.1%26.6–35.7 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.4–10.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.6%80.1–85 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%63.7–69.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.6%90.4–92.7 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%79.8–84.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.4%70.5–78 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%72.8–84.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.4%15.1–20.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.7%17–22.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.9%7–8.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7%6.1–7.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%4–5.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5%25.7–33.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.4–17.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.4–12.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%5.9–8.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 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 Whiskey Creek
Is Whiskey Creek a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whiskey Creek is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #149 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Whiskey Creek?
CDC estimates 27.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 32.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Whiskey Creek?
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health in Fort Myers, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Whiskey Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Whiskey Creek have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.7%), 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 Whiskey Creek 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 Whiskey Creek.
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.