Photo: Averette · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, El Portal is healthier than 38%
El Portal differs from Florida on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for El Portal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in El Portal
Against towns with similar incomes, El Portal’s lead shrinks
El Portal is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 7,433 towns with similar household incomes ($81K–$135K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in El Portal
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (11.4% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (17% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 21.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in El Portal
El Portal runs below Florida on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.5% vs 9.1%), arthritis (21.4% vs 26.6%) and depression (14% vs 17.1%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
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 El Portal’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind El Portal’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, El Portal is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). El Portal’s median household income is $108,167; among the 7,433 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$135K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.1% of El Portal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 El Portal adults…
El Portal runs below FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of El Portal residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near El Portal
No hospital or community health center in El Portal 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 El Portal; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of El Portal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How El Portal adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, El Portal does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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El Portal and the towns around it
El Portal’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Portal | B | 29% | 13.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Miami | C+ | 29.9% | 15.5% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Miami Shores | A | 25.1% | 10.4% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| West Little River | C | 33.5% | 18.6% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of El Portal adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for El Portal
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, El Portal is better than Florida on 6 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside El Portal’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | El Portal | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%17.4–21.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.8–16.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29%24.4–33.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%31.6–38.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%30.9–38 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.4%19.1–24 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–6.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%10.4–14.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.6–14.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%23.2–30.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.8–17.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%34.9–43.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.1%13.8–18.6 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.8–80.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.4%55.6–61.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.8–89.7 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.8–80.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.6%59.3–67.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.5–83.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14%12–16.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%22.7–29.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21%19.4–22.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17%15.3–18.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.9–11.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.1%19.6–22.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.9%22.9–29.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.3–15.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.1–14.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7–8.8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 4.1% | 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 Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in El Portal
Is El Portal a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, El Portal is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B 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 El Portal?
CDC estimates 29% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 33.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to El Portal?
North Shore Medical Center in Miami, 1.2 miles in a straight line from El Portal’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in El Portal have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.8–18.6%), 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 El Portal more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in El Portal.
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.