Lake Worth Corridor

FL

Palm Beach County, Florida

Population 1.5M |Median income $83,581 |15 hospitals

Population
1,533,806
Palm Beach County
Median Income
$83,581
+23% vs avg
Median Home Value
$447,300
+96% vs avg
Median Age
45.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
1.5M+15%
Median Income
$83,581+59%
Median Home Value
$447,300+124%
Poverty Rate
11.3%-22%
Unemployment
5.5%-53%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,916/mo
Poverty Rate
11.3% -20% vs avg
Unemployment 5.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 40.5%
Work From Home 15.4%
Public Transit 1.5%

Population

White 53.4%
African American 18.5%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
36.3%
Short Sleep Duration
35.5%
Obesity
26.6%
Physical Inactivity
25.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.4%
Diabetes
13.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.5%
Binge Drinking
12.8%
Current Smoking
11.2%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 79.9%
Dental Visit 59.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.9%
Stroke
4%

Hospitals 15 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
2
★★
4
★
3
Average Rating
1.9/5
Total Hospitals
15
With ER
10
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
JUPITER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
BOCA RATON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
W PALM BEACH VA MEDICAL CENTER
WEST PALM BEACH · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★☆☆
BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST
BOYNTON BEACH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL
ATLANTIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER
BOCA RATON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL
LOXAHATCHEE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER
PALM BEACH GARDENS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
DELRAY BEACH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
WELLINGTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Lake Worth Corridor Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Big Bend Florida Counties Including Tallahassee

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Liberty and Wakulla Counties in Florida

NOAA · 3h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lake Worth Corridor, FL? ▼
Lake Worth Corridor, FL has a population of 1,533,806 people, located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Lake Worth Corridor? ▼
The median household income in Lake Worth Corridor, FL is $83,581 per year. The poverty rate is 11.3%.
What is the median home value in Lake Worth Corridor? ▼
The median home value in Lake Worth Corridor, FL is $447,300. Median rent is $1,916/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lake Worth Corridor? ▼
The top health indicators in Lake Worth Corridor include High Blood Pressure (36.3%), Short Sleep Duration (35.5%), Obesity (26.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lake Worth Corridor? ▼
Lake Worth Corridor has 15 hospitals with an average rating of 1.9/5 stars. 10 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lake Worth Corridor? ▼
The median age in Lake Worth Corridor, FL is 45.3 years. 40.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lake Worth Corridor, FL is located in Palm Beach County, Florida. With a population of 1.5M and a median household income of $83,581, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 15 hospitals with an average rating of 1.9/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lake Worth Corridor area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Palm Beach County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.