Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Miami Lakes is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Miami Lakes differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Miami Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Miami Lakes
COPD and stroke are less common in Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes runs below Florida on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.3% vs 7.2%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.8%) and arthritis (17.8% vs 26.6%). A young population is part of it: only 15% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Miami Lakes is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A− tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Country Club (B). Around town ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Miami Lakes has no health insurance
20.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. Checkups ↓
Few Miami Lakes adults smoke
7.1% 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 Miami Lakes’ likely range.
What’s behind Miami Lakes’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Miami Lakes is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #111 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 98% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 48%).
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 Lakes’ median household income is $101,557; among the 8,353 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$127K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Miami Lakes adults…
Miami Lakes runs below FL on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Miami Lakes and the towns around it
Miami Lakes has the best Health Grade of the 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 Lakes | A− | 25.6% | 12.2% | 7.1% | CDC place |
| Hialeah | C+ | 30.9% | 19.1% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Country Club | B | 29.3% | 13.8% | 10% | CDC place |
| Palm Springs North | B− | 28.5% | 14.8% | 10.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Miami Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Miami Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Miami Lakes 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 Miami Lakes; ≈ 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 Miami Lakes adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Miami Lakes 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.
10.4% of Miami Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Miami Lakes adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Miami Lakes
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Miami Lakes is better than Florida on 19 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Miami Lakes’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Miami Lakes | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%14.5–18.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.6–13.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.6%21.3–30.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.3%25.3–31.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.1–38.2 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.8%15.7–20.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.8%5.5–8.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.1%6–8.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.4%22.2–29.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.6–18.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.3%30.1–38.7 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.9%18.3–23.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%72.8–78.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%62.1–68.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.5–90.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73–78.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%59.1–67.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.9–83.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 12.4%10.5–14.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%21–27.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.1%13.6–16.8 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.9–15 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.2%20.3–26.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11%9.6–12.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%9.4–12.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5–6.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.7–6 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Lakes
Is Miami Lakes a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Miami Lakes is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #111 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Miami Lakes?
CDC estimates 25.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.3% and 30.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Miami Lakes?
Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Miami Lakes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Miami Lakes have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.3–23.8%), 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 Lakes 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 Miami Lakes.
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.