Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, North Miami is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
North Miami differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Miami. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Miami
Making ends meet is harder in North Miami
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.5%), about twice the Florida rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.7% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (25.2% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 32.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in North Miami
47.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 20.3% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More North Miami adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.2%), vs 26.3% across Florida. There are 15 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
North Miami is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, North Miami is healthier than 22%. Against the 8,084 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 38%. 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’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind North Miami’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Miami is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #517 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 67% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 7%).
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’s median household income is $57,188; among the 8,084 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where North Miami compares well: arthritis, 22.7% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
32.9% of North Miami adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Miami adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 North Miami adults…
North Miami runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near North Miami
1 community health center in North Miami, plus the nearest just outside it.
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; ≈ 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 adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, North Miami 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 and the towns around it
North Miami’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 | C− | 33.7% | 16.7% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Biscayne Gardens | — | — | — | — | |
| North Miami Beach | C+ | 31.1% | 15.7% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Sunny Isles Beach | A− | 25.7% | 13.1% | 10% | CDC place |
| Westview | C− | 35% | 19.7% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Biscayne Park | B | 29% | 13.9% | 12.7% | 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 adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Miami
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 is better than Florida on 3 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside North Miami’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 | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.3%23.7–28.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.3–17.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.1–19.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%28.7–38.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.7%14.9–18.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%35.4–42 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.7–37.4 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.2–25.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.9–8.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.3–5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.3%17.2–23.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%14.4–18.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.2%31.3–39 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.2–15.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.8%39.3–48.6 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.4%20.1–24.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%74.1–80 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.2%44–50.5 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82.2–85.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.3–79.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.6%54.1–63.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%68.1–81.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15%12.8–17.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.4%27.9–35.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.5%30–35.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.2%22.9–27.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.7%14.9–18.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.3%15–17.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.9%30.5–35.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%29.8–36.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18%16–19.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15.4–18.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 9.5%8.8–10.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.8–11.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4%5.9–6.9 | 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
Is North Miami a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Miami is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #517 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. 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?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 38.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Miami?
North Shore Medical Center in Miami, 3.9 miles in a straight line from North Miami’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Miami have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 20.1–24.8%), 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 North Miami more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Miami.
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.