On CDC estimates, North Lauderdale is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
North Lauderdale differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Lauderdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Lauderdale
Making ends meet is harder in North Lauderdale
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.9%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (15.9% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (25.2% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 27.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Every town around North Lauderdale scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of North Lauderdale’s C, from Tamarac (C+) to Fort Lauderdale (B). Around town ↓
More North Lauderdale adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (31.2%), vs 24.7% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.6%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale runs below Florida on cancer (4.8% vs 9.1%), heart disease (5.5% vs 7.5%) and arthritis (20.8% 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 North Lauderdale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind North Lauderdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Lauderdale is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns, #485 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 58% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). North Lauderdale’s median household income is $63,326; among the 9,625 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where North Lauderdale compares well: arthritis, 20.8% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.8% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.5% (U.S. 6.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.8% of North Lauderdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
North Lauderdale and the towns around it
North Lauderdale’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lauderdale | C | 35.1% | 13.7% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Fort Lauderdale | B | 30.3% | 12.8% | 13% | CDC place |
| Tamarac | C+ | 31.6% | 15.9% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Margate | B− | 31% | 14.6% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
How North Lauderdale adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, North Lauderdale runs above Florida.
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Out of every 100 North Lauderdale adults…
North Lauderdale runs below FL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of North Lauderdale residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near North Lauderdale
No hospital or community health center in North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale; ≈ 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 North Lauderdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Lauderdale adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Lauderdale
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Lauderdale is better than Florida on 4 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside North Lauderdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Lauderdale | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.8%22.1–27.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.2–16.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.5–21.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%29.7–40.5 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12.1–15.5 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.7–39.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%30.3–37.1 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.8%18.4–23.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.8%4.3–5.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%13.2–18.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13.5–17.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.4%26.6–34.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.2–16 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46%41.1–51.1 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.8%17.4–22.1 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%74.9–81.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.9%46.7–53.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%82–85.7 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.3%71.3–76.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.8%55.3–64.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%70.3–82.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%13.9–18.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.2%27.5–35.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.9%26.5–31.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.2%22.7–27.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.9%14.2–17.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.9%13.7–16.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.8%25.5–30.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%28–35.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%15–18.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.8–5.7 | 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 North Lauderdale
Is North Lauderdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Lauderdale is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #485 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Lauderdale?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 40.5%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Lauderdale?
University Hospital and Medical Center in Tamarac, 3.0 miles in a straight line from North Lauderdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Lauderdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.4–22.1%), 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 North Lauderdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Lauderdale.
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.