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Opa-locka differs from Florida on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Opa-locka. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Opa-locka
More Opa-locka adults get no exercise
42.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Opa-locka
40.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 25.1% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Opa-locka
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (39%), more than twice the Florida rate. Utility shut-off threats (19.4% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (29.2% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 40.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Opa-locka is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Opa-locka is healthier than 8%. Against the 1,743 towns with similar household incomes ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 49%. 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 Opa-locka’s likely range.
What’s behind Opa-locka’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Opa-locka is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #585 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 47% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Opa-locka’s median household income is $37,532; among the 1,743 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Where Opa-locka compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 12.2% (U.S. 15.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Opa-locka 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.
40.4% of Opa-locka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Opa-locka adults…
Opa-locka runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Opa-locka
1 community health center in Opa-locka, 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 Opa-locka; ≈ 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 Opa-locka adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Opa-locka runs above Florida.
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Opa-locka and the towns around it
Opa-locka’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opa-locka | D | 36.6% | 19.6% | 19% | CDC place |
| Westview | C− | 35% | 19.7% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Biscayne Gardens | — | — | — | — | |
| Hialeah | C+ | 30.9% | 19.1% | 12.1% | 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 Opa-locka adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Opa-locka
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Opa-locka is better than Florida on 4 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Opa-locka’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Opa-locka | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.8%29.6–36 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.7–20.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.2–21.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.6%31.3–42 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.6%17.6–21.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.1%37.6–44.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%32.1–38.9 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.8%21.2–26.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.5–5.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.5–9.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.9–5.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.1%21.5–29.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19%16.7–21.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.8%38.5–47.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.2%10.2–14.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.1%40.4–49.8 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 30.2%27.1–33.3 | 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 | 40.8%37.8–44 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%80.2–84.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.6–79.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.1%51.4–60.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%65.2–79.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15%12.8–17.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.6%29–36.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 39%36.3–41.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 29.2%26.6–31.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.4%17.5–21.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.9%17.4–20.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 40.4%37.7–43.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.6%34.7–42.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.9%19.6–24.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.9%18–22 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.5–8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 12.7%11.7–13.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.2%11.9–14.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.1%7.4–8.8 | 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 Opa-locka
Is Opa-locka a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Opa-locka is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #585 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 Opa-locka?
CDC estimates 36.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 42%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Opa-locka?
Hialeah Hospital in Hialeah, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Opa-locka’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Opa-locka have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 30.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 27.1–33.3%), 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 Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka.
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.