Photo: Ven-Lib · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Doral is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Doral differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Doral. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Doral
COPD and cancer are less common in Doral
Doral runs below Florida on 11 chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3% vs 7.2%), cancer (4.5% vs 9.1%) and heart disease (4% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Many Doral adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 4 working-age adults has no health insurance (22.5%, vs 15.9% across Florida). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 17%, is below the state’s 20.3%. Fewer get a yearly checkup: 73.2% vs 78.4%. Checkups ↓
Few Doral adults smoke
8.1% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Doral’s likely range.
What’s behind Doral’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Doral is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #96 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 95% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 53%.
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). Doral’s median household income is $94,164; among the 9,410 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Doral adults…
Doral runs below FL on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Doral residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Doral adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Care in and near Doral
1 community health center in Doral, 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 Doral; ≈ 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 Doral adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Doral 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.
12.8% of Doral adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Doral and the towns around it
Doral has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doral | A− | 26.5% | 10.7% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Medley | C+ | 30.1% | 20.2% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Sweetwater | C | 31.1% | 18.8% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Doral adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Doral
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Doral is better than Florida on 17 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Doral’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Doral | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%15.1–19.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.8–14.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.5%22.1–31.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 24.6%21.8–27.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.1%27.8–34.5 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 14.6%12.8–16.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4.1–5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.6–4.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3%2.7–3.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.7–8.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.1%7–9.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%21.9–28.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.6–20.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.6–40.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.5%19.9–25.3 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.2%69.7–76.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.6%57.5–63.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.8–87.9 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.2%66.6–73.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55%50.6–59.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%69.9–82.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.4%11.3–15.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%21.1–27.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.2%15.5–18.9 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%13.3–16.6 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%8.3–10 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%11.5–14.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.3%19.6–25.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.7%8.5–10.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%4–5.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 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 Doral
Is Doral a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Doral is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #96 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Doral?
CDC estimates 26.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.1% and 31.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Doral?
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus in Hialeah, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Doral’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Doral have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.9–25.3%), 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 Doral 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 Doral.
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.