Photo: Averette · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Kendall is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Kendall differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kendall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kendall
COPD and depression are less common in Kendall
Kendall runs below Florida on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.6% vs 7.2%), depression (13.2% vs 17.1%) and arthritis (21% vs 26.6%). Conditions ↓
Kendall has a five-star hospital
Baptist Hospital of Miami is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Health varies a lot right around Kendall
Grades next door run from Pinecrest (A+) to Richmond Heights (C). Kendall is a B+. Around town ↓
Few Kendall adults smoke
8.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.4% across Florida. 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 Kendall’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Kendall’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kendall is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #182 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 96% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Kendall’s median household income is $87,325; among the 10,216 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Kendall adults…
Kendall runs below FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kendall
1 hospital in Kendall, 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 Kendall; ≈ 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.
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Kendall and the towns around it
Kendall’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall | B+ | 26% | 13.4% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Richmond Heights | C | 33% | 18% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Sunset | B+ | 26.4% | 14.4% | 8% | CDC place |
| Glenvar Heights | A | 24.7% | 11.6% | 7.2% | CDC place |
| Three Lakes | A− | 27.1% | 11.9% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Pinecrest | A+ | 22.3% | 10.2% | 6.1% | CDC place |
| The Crossings | B+ | 26.6% | 13.9% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Kendale Lakes | B− | 28.2% | 15.7% | 9.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kendall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Kendall adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Kendall does better than Florida.
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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.
12.7% of Kendall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kendall adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kendall
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kendall is better than Florida on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Kendall’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kendall | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%16.2–20.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.4–14.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–13.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26%21.7–30.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.8–15.1 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%28.4–34.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.8–39.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21%18.6–23.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8%7.1–9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.8–7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.6–11 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 27%23.8–30.4 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.6–17.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%29.7–38.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.2%17.9–22.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%74.2–80.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%60.2–66.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.3–90 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.5–80.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%60.6–69.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%71.4–83.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.2%11.2–15.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%20.3–26.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16%14.5–17.7 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%11.6–14.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.7%22.8–28.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.6–14.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.9–6.9 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.7–7 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Kendall
Is Kendall a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kendall is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #182 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kendall?
CDC estimates 26% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.7% and 30.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kendall?
Baptist Hospital of Miami in Miami, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Kendall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kendall have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.9–22.4%), 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 Kendall more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kendall.
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.