On CDC estimates, Ojus is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Ojus differs from Florida on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ojus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ojus
Ojus is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ojus is healthier than 69%. Against the 10,414 towns with similar household incomes ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 87%. Health Grade ↓
COPD and arthritis are less common in Ojus
Ojus runs below Florida on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.4% vs 7.2%), arthritis (21.7% vs 26.6%) and cancer (7.6% vs 9.1%). Conditions ↓
Ojus adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14% vs 15.8%) and depression (14.6% vs 17.1%) both run below Florida. Mind & connection ↓
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 Ojus’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Ojus’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ojus is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #216 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 92% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Ojus’ median household income is $68,644; among the 10,414 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Ojus adults…
Ojus runs below FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Ojus adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Ojus does better than Florida.
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Care in and near Ojus
No hospital or community health center in Ojus 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 Ojus; ≈ 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 Ojus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.7% of Ojus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Ojus and the towns around it
Ojus’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ojus | B+ | 27% | 13.1% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| North Miami Beach | C+ | 31.1% | 15.7% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Ives Estates | B+ | 29.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Aventura | A− | 24.4% | 12.7% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Hallandale Beach | C+ | 31.4% | 15.5% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ojus adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ojus
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ojus is better than Florida on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Ojus’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ojus | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.5–21 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.8–14.9 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.4–15.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27%22.6–31.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.5–14.8 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%29.1–35.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32.4–39.5 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.3–24.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.6–12.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.9–11.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 27.1%23.6–30.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13–18 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%31.1–39.7 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19%16.7–21.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%73.7–79.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.3%58.2–64.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.4–89.3 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.6–80.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%59.7–68.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%69.5–82.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.6%12.4–16.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%21.4–27.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.6%16–19.3 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.9–16 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.4–10.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7%13.3–16.3 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.4%23.2–29.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.7–15 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%11–13.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.2–7.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 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 Ojus
Is Ojus a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ojus is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #216 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ojus?
CDC estimates 27% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.6% and 31.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ojus?
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in Aventura, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Ojus’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ojus have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.7–21.6%), 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 Ojus 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 Ojus.
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.