Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Florida City is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Florida City differs from Florida State on 26 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Florida City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Florida City
Dental care lags in Florida City
36.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida State. Among those 65 and older, 32.7% have lost all their teeth (Florida State 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More Florida City adults get no exercise
43.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida State. There are 16 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Florida City
45% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 16.8% across Florida State (more than twice the Florida State rate). Utility shut-off threats (22.8% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (22.6% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 48.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% 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 State figure falls outside Florida City’s likely range.
What’s behind Florida City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Florida City is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #610 of 636 in Florida State. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 42% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Florida City’s median household income is $47,482; among the 4,827 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$59K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Florida City compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.4% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 22.1% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Florida City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida State.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida State
Share of adults, with the Florida State figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
48.5% of Florida City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida State.
Out of every 100 Florida City adults…
Florida City runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Florida City residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida State. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Florida City
1 community health center in Florida City, 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 Florida City; ≈ 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 Florida City adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Florida City runs above Florida State.
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.
Florida City 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida City | D | 37.2% | 18.7% | 21% | CDC place |
| Homestead | C | 31.3% | 13.9% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Florida City adults live with a disability (Florida State 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Florida City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Florida City is better than Florida State on 3 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Florida State figure falls inside Florida City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Florida City | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.6%31.2–37.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.2–21.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.7–23.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%32–42.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.7%16.8–20.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%35.5–42.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.4%30.2–36.8 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.1%19.8–24.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.4%4–4.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.3–8.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.5%8.5–10.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 32.7%28.4–37.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21%18.5–23.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 43.7%39.3–48.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%11–15.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.2%41.6–51 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 33%29.6–36.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%71.3–77.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 36.1%33.2–39.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.1%76.9–81.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%71.9–77 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 51.2%46.5–55.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%62.8–77.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.3%13.9–18.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.5%29.8–37.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 45%42.1–47.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 33.1%30.3–36.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 22.8%20.6–25.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 22.6%20.9–24.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 48.5%45.7–51.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40%35.9–44.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.9%19.7–24.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.3%20–24.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 13.9%12.8–15.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.8%13.3–16.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.9%8.2–9.7 | 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 State figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Florida City
Is Florida City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Florida City is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health, #610 of 636 in Florida State. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Florida City?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 42.6%, against 31.9% across Florida State and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Florida City?
Homestead Hospital in Homestead, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Florida City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Florida City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 33% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 29.6–36.6%), against 15.9% across Florida State.
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 Florida City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Florida City.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida State 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.