Photo: Smothert1 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Homestead is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
Homestead differs from Florida on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Homestead. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homestead
Making ends meet is harder in Homestead
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.8%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (14.9% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (23.9% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 29.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
3 in 10 working-age adults in Homestead have no health insurance
30.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Homestead
48.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 19% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Homestead has a top-rated hospital
Homestead Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Homestead is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its C tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Leisure City (C−). Around town ↓
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’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Homestead’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Homestead is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, #442 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 79% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Homestead’s median household income is $65,423; among the 10,011 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Where Homestead compares well: high blood pressure, 30.5% (U.S. 34.4%); high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.1% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 18% (U.S. 25.3%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.4% of Homestead adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Homestead adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Homestead
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Homestead, 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 Homestead; ≈ 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).
Homestead and the towns around it
Homestead has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead | C | 31.3% | 13.9% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Florida City | D | 37.2% | 18.7% | 21% | CDC place |
| Leisure City | C− | 32.9% | 17.1% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Homestead Base | D− | 43.8% | 19.6% | 31.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Homestead adults…
Homestead runs below FL on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Homestead residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
19 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Homestead adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Homestead runs above Florida.
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 Homestead adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Homestead
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Homestead is better than Florida on 7 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Homestead’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Homestead | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.7%23.2–28.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.8–17.1 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.4–19.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%26.5–36.3 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.3–15.5 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%27.5–33.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.1%28.8–35.4 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18%15.9–20.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5.3–6.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19%16.2–22.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%12.7–16.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.5%30.8–38.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.3–18.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.6%36.2–45.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 30.3%27.5–33 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.7%69.2–76 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.8%45.7–51.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.8%79.7–83.6 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.5%68.4–74.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.9%49.4–58.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%66.3–79.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.2%12.9–17.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.3%25.9–32.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.8%28.5–33.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.9%21.7–26.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.9%13.3–16.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.5%14.2–16.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.4%27.2–31.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%28–34.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%13.4–16.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.4%15.7–19.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.4–6.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 9.6%8.9–10.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.8–10.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%5.2–6 | 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 Homestead
Is Homestead a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Homestead is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #442 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Homestead?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.5% and 36.3%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Homestead?
Homestead Hospital in Homestead, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Homestead’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Homestead have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 27.5–33%), 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 more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Homestead.
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.