Photo: Phillip Pessar · CC BY 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hialeah is healthier than 63%
Hialeah differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hialeah. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hialeah
More Hialeah adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.1%), vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Hialeah is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hialeah is healthier than 35%. Against the 7,610 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 63%. Health Grade ↓
1 in 3 working-age adults in Hialeah has no health insurance
34.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hialeah
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.7%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Housing insecurity (21.1% vs 13.9%) and no reliable transportation (13.8% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 26% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Hialeah has three hospitals within its borders
3 hospitals and 2 community health centers are inside Hialeah. Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Hialeah’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B−.
What’s behind Hialeah’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hialeah is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns, #435 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 88% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Hialeah’s median household income is $55,594; among the 7,610 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 63%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Hialeah compares well: arthritis, 22.6% (U.S. 25.3%); asthma, 8.1% (U.S. 9.9%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 230,968 residents, Hialeah is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 22 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hialeah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26% of Hialeah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Hialeah
3 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Hialeah, 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 Hialeah; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Hialeah adults…
Hialeah runs below FL on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
How Hialeah adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Hialeah runs above Florida.
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Hialeah and the towns around it
Hialeah’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hialeah | C+ | 30.9% | 19.1% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Miami Lakes | A− | 25.6% | 12.2% | 7.1% | CDC place |
| Hialeah Gardens | C+ | 30.4% | 17.4% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Miami Springs | B | 26.9% | 14.2% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Brownsville | D | 37.7% | 20.8% | 19.9% | CDC place |
| Westview | C− | 35% | 19.7% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| West Little River | C | 33.5% | 18.6% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Opa-locka | D | 36.6% | 19.6% | 19% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hialeah adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hialeah
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hialeah is better than Florida on 5 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Hialeah’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hialeah | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.4%26.7–32.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.8–19.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.7–15.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.9%26.2–35.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.1%17.1–21.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.7–39.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%35.1–42.3 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.6%20.1–25.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.1%7.1–9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.7–9.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.2%5.5–6.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 4.3%4–4.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.5–19.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.6–13.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 40.1%36.1–44.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.2–15.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%33.1–42 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 34.7%31.7–37.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%72.5–78.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.5%45.2–51.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.9–87 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76–81.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55%50.4–59.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%64.9–78.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13%11–15 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%24.8–31.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.7%27.3–32.2 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.1%19–23.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.8%12.6–15 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26%23.7–28.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%31.7–38.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.1%18.1–22.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%14.3–17.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8.1–9.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.5%10.6–12.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.6–10.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4%5.9–6.9 | 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 Hialeah
Is Hialeah a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hialeah is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #435 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 Hialeah?
CDC estimates 30.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 35.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hialeah?
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus in Hialeah, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Hialeah’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hialeah have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 31.7–37.7%), 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 Hialeah 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 Hialeah.
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.