Photo: Averette · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Miami Shores is healthier than 44%
Miami Shores 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 Shores. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Miami Shores
Against towns with similar incomes, Miami Shores’ lead shrinks
Miami Shores is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 3,220 towns with similar household incomes ($108K–$180K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Miami Shores
Miami Shores runs below Florida on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.6% vs 7.2%), heart disease (5.1% vs 7.5%) and arthritis (18.4% vs 26.6%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
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 Shores’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Miami Shores’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Miami Shores is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #89 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 95% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 67%.
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 Shores’ median household income is $144,050; among the 3,220 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($108K–$180K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Miami Shores adults…
Miami Shores runs below FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Miami Shores residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Miami Shores
No hospital or community health center in Miami Shores 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 Shores; ≈ 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 Shores adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Miami Shores adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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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.
13.6% of Miami Shores adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Miami Shores and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 Shores | A | 25.1% | 10.4% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| El Portal | B | 29% | 13.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Miami Shores adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Miami Shores
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Miami Shores is better than Florida on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Miami Shores’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Miami Shores | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%13.9–18.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.1–12.9 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.6–17.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.1%20.9–29.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.6%25.7–31.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.1%28.9–35.4 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.4%16.2–20.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4–5.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.6%8.8–12.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3%7.9–10.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%19.8–26.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.8–19.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.7–40.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.3%13–18.1 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.2%72.9–79.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.2%59.2–65.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.3–87.3 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%71.3–76.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%61–69.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%71.3–83.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.5%13.2–18 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%21.3–27.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.2%14.7–17.9 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.2%11.8–14.7 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.3–9.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.6–10.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.6%12.3–15.1 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.4%21.2–27.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.2–15.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6–8.1 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 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 Shores
Is Miami Shores a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Miami Shores is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health, #89 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Miami Shores?
CDC estimates 25.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.9% and 29.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Miami Shores?
North Shore Medical Center in Miami, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Miami Shores’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Miami Shores have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13–18.1%), 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 Shores 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 Shores.
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.