Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Golden Beach is healthier than 26%
Golden Beach differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Golden Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Golden Beach
Against towns with similar incomes, Golden Beach’s lead shrinks
Golden Beach is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, but 26% of the 526 towns with similar household incomes ($177K–$295K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Golden Beach doesn’t win on
17.6% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Golden Beach
Golden Beach runs below Florida on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.5% vs 7.2%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.8%) and obesity (22.4% vs 31.9%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Golden Beach is an active town
Only 18.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% 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 Golden Beach’s likely range.
What’s behind Golden Beach’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Golden Beach is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 83%.
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). Golden Beach’s median household income is $236,250; among the 526 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($177K–$295K), it’s healthier than 26%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Golden Beach adults…
Golden Beach runs below FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Golden Beach
No hospital or community health center in Golden Beach 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 Golden Beach; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Golden Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Golden Beach adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Golden Beach 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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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Golden Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Golden Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Beach | A+ | 22.4% | 9.8% | 7.6% | CDC place |
| Aventura | A− | 24.4% | 12.7% | 8.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Golden Beach adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Golden Beach
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Golden Beach is better than Florida on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Golden Beach’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Golden Beach | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.6%10.4–15.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.2–12.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11–14.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.4%18.5–26.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.4–11.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29%25.9–32.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.9–39 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.1%18.6–23.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.6–5.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.2–3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%7.2–10.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.6%5.7–9.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.8%15.5–22.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.8–20.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%29.7–38.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%8.1–13.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.9–80.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.3%62.2–68.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%86.8–90.6 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.4–80.5 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.5–71.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%73.5–85.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.3%13–17.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.3–24.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.5%8.4–10.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%7.2–9.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.3–5.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.3–6.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.2%18–25 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.6%7.9–11.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.9%8.3–11.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.3–6.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.1–3.1 | 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 Golden Beach
Is Golden Beach a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Golden Beach is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ 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 Golden Beach?
CDC estimates 22.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.5% and 26.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Golden Beach?
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in Aventura, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Golden Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Golden Beach have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–13.4%), 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 Golden Beach more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Golden Beach.
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.