Photo: RTMGterra · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Lauderhill is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Lauderhill differs from Florida on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lauderhill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lauderhill
Making ends meet is harder in Lauderhill
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.7%), about twice the Florida rate. Utility shut-off threats (18.4% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (27.2% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 34.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Lauderhill
48.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 19.6% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and asthma run high in Lauderhill
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.8% across Florida. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17%), vs 13.5% across Florida. Asthma is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 9.4% across Florida. In all, Lauderhill runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Lauderhill
Grades next door run from Plantation (A−) to Boulevard Gardens (D−). Lauderhill is a D. Around town ↓
Lauderhill is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lauderhill is healthier than 12%. Against the 6,173 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 27%. Health Grade ↓
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 Lauderhill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Lauderhill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lauderhill is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #573 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 38% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Lauderhill’s median household income is $51,165; among the 6,173 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Lauderhill compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.9% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.5% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
34.4% of Lauderhill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lauderhill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Lauderhill adults…
Lauderhill runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Lauderhill and the towns around it
Lauderhill’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderhill | D | 37.7% | 17% | 17.7% | CDC place |
| Plantation | A− | 28.6% | 11.6% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Sunrise | B− | 31.2% | 14.2% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Lauderdale Lakes | D | 38.8% | 18.8% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Fort Lauderdale | B | 30.3% | 12.8% | 13% | CDC place |
| Tamarac | C+ | 31.6% | 15.9% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Washington Park | D− | 41% | 18.6% | 21% | CDC place |
| Boulevard Gardens | D− | 40.3% | 19.6% | 21.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Lauderhill
1 community health center in Lauderhill, 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 Lauderhill; ≈ 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.
5.4 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
How Lauderhill adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Lauderhill 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 Lauderhill adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lauderhill
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lauderhill is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Lauderhill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lauderhill | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28%25.1–30.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.5–18.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.9–22.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%32–43.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17%15.1–18.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.5%39.8–46.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.7–39.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%23–28.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–13 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.6–8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.6%16.7–22.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%15.4–19.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.5%29.3–37.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.5%9.5–13.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.4%42.5–52.5 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.3%15.2–19.5 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.3–83.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.6%45.4–51.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.3–86.7 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%76–80.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%57.9–66.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.6–83.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.2%13.7–18.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.1%28.4–36 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.7%30.3–35.4 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.2%24.8–29.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.4%16.6–20.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.6%15.3–18.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 34.4%32–37 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.5%31.7–39.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20%17.9–22.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.7–19.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 9.4%8.6–10.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.2%11–13.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%6.2–7.3 | 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 Lauderhill
Is Lauderhill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lauderhill is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #573 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lauderhill?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 43.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lauderhill?
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Plantation, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Lauderhill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lauderhill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.2–19.5%), 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 Lauderhill more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lauderhill.
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.