Photo: Boston Public Library · CC BY 2.0Where Indian Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Indian Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Indian Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Indian Creek
Obesity and COPD are less common in Indian Creek
Indian Creek runs below Florida on obesity (22.5% vs 31.9%), COPD (5.3% vs 7.2%) and diabetes (11% vs 13.5%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Indian Creek adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Indian Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Indian Creek adults…
Indian Creek runs below FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Indian Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Indian Creek
No hospital or community health center in Indian Creek 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 Indian Creek; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Indian Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Indian Creek adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Indian Creek does better than 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.
Indian Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside | A− | 25.1% | 12.9% | 8.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Indian Creek adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Indian Creek
Why doesn’t Indian Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Indian Creek.
What hospital is closest to Indian Creek?
Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida in Miami Beach, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Indian Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Indian Creek?
73 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Beverly Press Health Center in Miami Beach, 1.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Indian Creek.
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. 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.