Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Medley is healthier than 86%
Medley differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Medley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Medley
More Medley adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.9%), vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
2 in 5 working-age adults in Medley have no health insurance
37.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Medley
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.5%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Housing insecurity (20.3% vs 13.9%) and no reliable transportation (13.2% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 24.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Medley is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Medley is healthier than 35%. Against the 2,592 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 87%. 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 Medley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B−.
What’s behind Medley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medley is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 91% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Medley’s median household income is $40,735; among the 2,592 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 86%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Medley compares well: asthma, 8.1% (U.S. 9.9%); ever told they have depression, 12.5% (U.S. 20.6%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Medley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.2% of Medley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Medley adults…
Medley runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Medley is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Medley as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Medley
No hospital or community health center in Medley 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 Medley; ≈ 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 Medley adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Medley does better than Florida.
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Medley and the towns around it
Medley’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medley | C+ | 30.1% | 20.2% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Doral | A− | 26.5% | 10.7% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Hialeah Gardens | C+ | 30.4% | 17.4% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Medley adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Medley
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Medley is better than Florida on 4 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Medley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Medley | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.6%26–35.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%15.7–21.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%11.9–15.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.1%25.3–35.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 20.2%17.7–22.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%34.6–42.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.2%37.6–45.1 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%21.6–27.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.1%7–9.2 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.4–8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.6%5.4–8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.6%4–5.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14.5–20.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%9.7–14.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 40.9%35.5–46.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.3–14.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%32.9–41.9 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 37.9%30.7–45.1 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%73.1–79.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.4%43.1–49.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%83.9–88.5 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.6–83 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.6%51.9–61.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%63.3–78.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 12.5%10.6–14.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%24.5–31.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.5%26.2–31 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.3%18.3–22.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.2%12–14.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.2%22–26.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37%32.1–42.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.5%18.1–25.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%13.3–18.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.7%9.8–13.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8–11.4 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%5.4–7.8 | 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 Medley
Is Medley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medley is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: C+ 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 Medley?
CDC estimates 30.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.3% and 35.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Medley?
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus in Hialeah, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Medley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Medley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 30.7–45.1%), 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 Medley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Medley.
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.