Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, North Miami Beach is healthier than 54%
North Miami Beach differs from Florida on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Miami Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Miami Beach
Making ends meet is harder in North Miami Beach
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.6%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (12.5% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (19.7% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 23.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More North Miami Beach adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.8%), vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in North Miami Beach has no health insurance
22.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. Checkups ↓
North Miami Beach is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, North Miami Beach is healthier than 37%. Against the 9,621 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 54%. Health Grade ↓
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 Miami Beach’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind North Miami Beach’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Miami Beach is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, #423 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 80% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 11%).
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 Miami Beach’s median household income is $63,280; among the 9,621 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Where North Miami Beach compares well: arthritis, 22.1% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6% (U.S. 7.9%); ever told they have depression, 14.6% (U.S. 20.6%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.2% of North Miami Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
2.8 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of North Miami Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 North Miami Beach adults…
North Miami Beach runs below FL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near North Miami Beach
No hospital or community health center in North Miami Beach 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 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).
How North Miami Beach adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, North Miami Beach runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
North Miami Beach and the towns around it
North Miami Beach’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 Miami Beach | C+ | 31.1% | 15.7% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| North Miami | C− | 33.7% | 16.7% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Ojus | B+ | 27% | 13.1% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Biscayne Gardens | — | — | — | — | |
| Aventura | A− | 24.4% | 12.7% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Sunny Isles Beach | A− | 25.7% | 13.1% | 10% | CDC place |
| Miami Gardens | C− | 34.3% | 17.3% | 15.4% | CDC place |
Biscayne Gardens: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Miami Beach adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North 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, North Miami Beach is better than Florida on 4 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside North 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… | North Miami Beach | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%21.5–26.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.5–16.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.7–18.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.1%26.3–36 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.9–17.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%33–39.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%31.5–38.4 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.1%19.7–24.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.5–6.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%13.4–18.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12.5–16 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.8%29.1–36.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.9–16.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.4%36–45.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.1%19.7–24.5 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73.5–79.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.2%50–56.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.5–86.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.4–79.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%57.1–66.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%68.7–81.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.6%12.5–16.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%24.9–31.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.6%22.5–26.8 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.7%17.8–21.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%11.2–14 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.5%11.5–13.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.2%21.2–25.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9%27.5–34.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.6–18.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.9–17 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 8.5%7.8–9.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5.1–6 | 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 Miami Beach
Is North Miami Beach a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Miami Beach is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #423 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 North Miami Beach?
CDC estimates 31.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 36%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Miami Beach?
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in Aventura, 3.0 miles in a straight line from North 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 North Miami Beach have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.7–24.5%), 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 Miami Beach more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Miami Beach.
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.