Homestead Base’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Homestead Base differs from Florida on 29 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Homestead Base. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homestead Base
Dental care lags in Homestead Base
21% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 43.7% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More Homestead Base adults get no exercise
54% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida (about twice the Florida rate). Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Homestead Base
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (31.9%), more than twice the Florida rate. 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 Homestead Base’s likely range.
What’s behind Homestead Base’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Homestead Base is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Homestead Base’s estimates fall in the lowest 6% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 54% of adults, against 26.3% across Florida and 24.7% nationally.
Where Homestead Base compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 31% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 21.3% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 3.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Homestead Base adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Out of every 100 Homestead Base adults…
Homestead Base runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 4% of Homestead Base residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Homestead Base
No hospital or community health center in Homestead Base 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 Homestead Base; ≈ 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 Homestead Base adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Homestead Base runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
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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.
75.9% of Homestead Base adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Homestead Base 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Base | D− | 43.8% | 19.6% | 31.9% | 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 Homestead Base adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Homestead Base
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Homestead Base is better than Florida on 4 and worse on 25; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Homestead Base’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Homestead Base | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 46.3%41.2–51.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.9%21.1–26.8 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 28.4%25.3–31.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.8%38.1–49.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.6%17.5–21.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%36.6–43.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31%27.8–34.3 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.3%18.9–23.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 13.3%11.7–14.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 13.6%11.9–15.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 43.7%38.7–49 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 31.9%27.9–35.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 54%48.5–59.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%10–14.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 51.2%46.6–56.2 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 39.5%34.1–45.5 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.4%68.6–75.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 21%18.8–23.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 68.2%64.6–72 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.2%65.1–71.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 33.7%29.2–38.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 55.7%46.9–64.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.1–24.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 37%33.1–41.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 65.5%62.5–68.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 47.6%44.1–50.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 37.1%33.8–40.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 37.4%34.8–40 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 75.9%73.4–78.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 50.5%45.1–55.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26.4%23.3–29.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 32.7%28.7–36.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 21.6%19.2–24.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 24%20.9–27 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 13.3%11.7–15 | 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 Homestead Base
Is Homestead Base a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Homestead Base is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− 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 Homestead Base?
CDC estimates 43.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.1% and 49.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Homestead Base?
Homestead Hospital in Homestead, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Homestead Base’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Homestead Base have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 34.1–45.5%), 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 Homestead Base more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Homestead Base.
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.