Photo: Florida guy 128 · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hallandale Beach is healthier than 76%
Hallandale Beach trails Florida on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hallandale Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hallandale Beach
Making ends meet is harder in Hallandale Beach
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.6%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (10.4% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 20.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Health varies a lot right around Hallandale Beach
Grades next door run from Aventura (A−) to Pembroke Park (D−). Hallandale Beach is a C+. Around town ↓
Stroke runs high in Hallandale Beach
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Hallandale Beach is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hallandale Beach is healthier than 41%. Against the 6,581 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 76%. Health Grade ↓
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 Hallandale Beach’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Hallandale Beach’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hallandale Beach is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns, #399 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 78% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Hallandale Beach’s median household income is $52,340; among the 6,581 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 76%, more 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.
20.2% of Hallandale Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Hallandale Beach and the towns around it
Hallandale Beach’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallandale Beach | C+ | 31.4% | 15.5% | 13% | CDC place |
| Hollywood | B− | 30.6% | 13.5% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Pembroke Park | D− | 39.1% | 18.2% | 19.7% | CDC place |
| Aventura | A− | 24.4% | 12.7% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Ojus | B+ | 27% | 13.1% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Hallandale Beach adults…
Hallandale Beach runs above FL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hallandale Beach
1 community health center in Hallandale Beach, 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 Hallandale 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hallandale Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Hallandale Beach adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hallandale Beach adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hallandale Beach
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hallandale Beach is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Hallandale Beach’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hallandale Beach | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24%21.5–26.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.1–17.6 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.1–17.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.4%26.3–36.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.5%13.7–17.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%35.6–42.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.1%37.3–44.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%24.3–30 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.4–10 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.7–9.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.4%4.1–4.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%11.1–15.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13%11.4–14.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.6%25.9–33.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.7–15.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%33.7–43.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.4%17.1–21.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.1–82.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.2%52–58.5 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%86–88.9 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.5–82.6 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%59–67.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%68.9–81.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%13.9–18.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20.7–27.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.6%18.8–22.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.3%14.7–18.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%9.6–11.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.2%18.5–22.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7%29.2–36.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.1%16.1–20.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.6–15.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7.1–8.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 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 Hallandale Beach
Is Hallandale Beach a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hallandale Beach is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #399 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hallandale Beach?
CDC estimates 31.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 36.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hallandale Beach?
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in Aventura, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Hallandale Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hallandale Beach have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.1–21.6%), 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 Hallandale Beach more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hallandale 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.