Carl G. Adams House · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Miami Springs is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Miami Springs differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Miami Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Miami Springs
Many Miami Springs adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 4 working-age adults has no health insurance (23.3%, vs 15.9% across Florida). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 20.1%, is about level with the state’s 20.3%. Checkups ↓
COPD and depression are less common in Miami Springs
Miami Springs runs below Florida on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.7% vs 7.2%), depression (13% vs 17.1%) and arthritis (21% vs 26.6%). 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 Springs’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind Miami Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Miami Springs is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #256 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 96% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 21%).
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 Springs’ median household income is $87,099; among the 10,238 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 62%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Miami Springs adults…
Miami Springs runs below FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Miami Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Miami Springs
No hospital or community health center in Miami Springs 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 Springs; ≈ 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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How Miami Springs adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Miami Springs 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.
10.9% of Miami Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Miami Springs and the towns around it
Miami Springs has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Springs | B | 26.9% | 14.2% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Hialeah | C+ | 30.9% | 19.1% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Virginia Gardens | B− | 28.6% | 15.4% | 10.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Miami Springs adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Miami Springs
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Miami Springs is better than Florida on 14 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Miami Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Miami Springs | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.1%17.4–22.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12–15.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.9%22.5–31.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.5–16 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%28.9–35.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33.5–40.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21%18.5–23.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 7.9%7–8.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.6%8.7–12.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%7.7–10.8 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%25.3–33.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.5–17.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%30.4–39 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.3%19.5–27.2 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%73.4–79.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.3%57.2–63.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.8–90 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%74.9–80.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.5%55.9–65.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%69.1–81.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13%11–15.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%20–26 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.9%13.4–16.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%11.2–14.1 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.9–8.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.2%23.8–30.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12.1–16 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.5–13.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.8–7.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.6 | 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 Springs
Is Miami Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Miami Springs is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: B for health, #256 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Miami Springs?
CDC estimates 26.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.5% and 31.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Miami Springs?
Hialeah Hospital in Hialeah, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Miami Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Miami Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.5–27.2%), 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 Springs 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 Springs.
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.