Photo: chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Miami Beach is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Miami Beach differs from Florida on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Miami Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Miami Beach
COPD and arthritis are less common in Miami Beach
Miami Beach runs below Florida on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.2% vs 7.2%), arthritis (20.9% vs 26.6%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.8%). Conditions ↓
Miami Beach adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.6% vs 15.8%) and depression (14.7% vs 17.1%) both run below Florida. Mind & connection ↓
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 Miami Beach’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Miami Beach’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Miami Beach is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #185 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 92% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Miami Beach’s median household income is $72,856; among the 10,717 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$91K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Miami Beach adults…
Miami Beach runs below FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Miami Beach adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Miami Beach does better than Florida.
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Care in and near Miami Beach
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Miami Beach, 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 Miami Beach; ≈ 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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Keeping up with care
Share of Miami Beach 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.
13.1% of Miami Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Miami Beach and the towns around it
Miami Beach’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach | B+ | 26.7% | 12.7% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Fisher Island | A− | 22.6% | 14.1% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Miami | C+ | 29.9% | 15.5% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| North Bay Village | A | 25.7% | 10.2% | 8.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Miami Beach adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Miami Beach
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Miami Beach is better than Florida on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Miami Beach’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Miami Beach | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%16.1–20.2 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.5–14.3 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.1–15.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.7%22.3–31.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.2–14.2 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.5–34.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32.1–39.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.9%18.5–23.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.3–12 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.4%9–11.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%22.6–29.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.8–19 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%30.9–39.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.2%16.3–20.1 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%72.8–79 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.4%58.3–64.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%86.1–89 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.3–78.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.5%58.2–66.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%70.2–82.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.7%12.5–17 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.8–25.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.3%13.8–16.8 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%11.2–14 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.4–8.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%11.7–14.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.6%22.7–28.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%11.1–14.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.7–13.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.7–6.7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%6–7.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 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 Miami Beach
Is Miami Beach a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Miami Beach is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #185 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Miami Beach?
CDC estimates 26.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.3% and 31.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Miami Beach?
Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida in Miami Beach, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Miami Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Miami Beach have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.3–20.1%), 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 Miami Beach more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
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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.