Photo: Arjun Sharma · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Aventura is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Aventura differs from Florida on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aventura. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aventura
Aventura adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.2% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (20.6% vs 24.7%) and depression (14.3% vs 17.1%) all run below Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Cancer runs high in Aventura
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Fewer Aventura adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 8 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 Aventura’s likely range.
What’s behind Aventura’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aventura is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #122 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 97% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Aventura’s median household income is $89,274; among the 10,028 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
How Aventura adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Aventura does better than Florida.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of Aventura adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Aventura adults…
Aventura runs below FL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Aventura
1 hospital in Aventura, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Aventura; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Aventura adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Aventura and the towns around it
Aventura’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aventura | A− | 24.4% | 12.7% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Hallandale Beach | C+ | 31.4% | 15.5% | 13% | CDC place |
| Golden Beach | A+ | 22.4% | 9.8% | 7.6% | CDC place |
| Sunny Isles Beach | A− | 25.7% | 13.1% | 10% | CDC place |
| North Miami Beach | C+ | 31.1% | 15.7% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Ojus | B+ | 27% | 13.1% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Aventura adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Aventura
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Aventura is better than Florida on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Aventura’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Aventura | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%14.2–18 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.1–14 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.8–13.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.4%20.3–28.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%31.4–38.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%34.8–42.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.3%22.6–28 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–11.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.6–9.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.6%7.4–9.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%20.8–27 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12–16.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%28.4–36.7 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.3%12.5–16.1 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.9–82.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.7%62.8–68.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.7%89.5–91.7 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.2–83.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.9–71.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70.8–82.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.3%12.2–16.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.9–23.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.9–13.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.9–11.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.7%22.7–28.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%11.6–14.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–8.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.9–5.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.6–7 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 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 Aventura
Is Aventura a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aventura is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #122 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Aventura?
CDC estimates 24.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.3% and 28.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Aventura?
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in Aventura, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Aventura’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Aventura have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.5–16.1%), 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 Aventura 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 Aventura.
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.