Soderman Building · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Miami is healthier than 83%
Miami differs from Arizona on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Miami. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Miami
More Miami adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.8%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Miami
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23%), vs 15.8% across Arizona. Utility shut-off threats (10.6% vs 7.2%) and housing insecurity (16.5% vs 12%) are higher too. 16.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Miami
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.5%), vs 11.3% across Arizona. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Miami runs above Arizona on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Miami is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Miami is healthier than 31%. Against the 2,631 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 83%. Health Grade ↓
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 Arizona figure falls outside Miami’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Miami’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Miami is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 69% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Miami’s median household income is $40,875; among the 2,631 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
0.6 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.
16.8% of Miami adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Out of every 100 Miami adults…
Miami runs above AZ on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Miami
No hospital or community health center in Miami 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 Miami; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Miami adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Miami adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Miami runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 Miami adults feel lonely. 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.
Miami and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Miami adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Miami
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Miami is better than Arizona on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Miami’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Miami | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.5%23.8–29.4 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.5–19 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.7–18.3 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%29.1–38.1 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.5%13.9–17.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.3%32.5–38.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%35.1–41.1 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.4%27.1–31.9 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.8 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.6%13.8–19.8 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.4–16.5 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%27.5–34.5 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.4–17.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%30.9–40.1 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.4%15.6–21.2 | 13.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%71.2–77.5 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.5%47–54.1 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81.6–85.5 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.9–80 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.8%53.3–62.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63.7%56.3–70.6 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%17.6–22.7 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%30.1–37.2 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%26.8–33.3 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23%20–26.1 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.5%14.4–18.9 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%9.2–12 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10.1–12.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%14.5–19.4 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.3%35–42 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19%17–21.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.4–19.2 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.4–11.4 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.7%7.9–9.5 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.9–11 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%5–6.2 | 3.7% | 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 Arizona figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Miami
Is Miami a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Miami is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Miami?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 38.1%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Miami?
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Miami’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Miami have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.6–21.2%), against 13.2% across Arizona.
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 Miami more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Miami.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Arizona 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.