Photo: Ivan Curra · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, South Miami is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
South Miami differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Miami. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Miami
COPD and arthritis are less common in South Miami
South Miami runs below Florida on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.3% vs 7.2%), arthritis (18.9% vs 26.6%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 16% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
South Miami has a top-rated hospital
South Miami Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Few South Miami adults smoke
8.6% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
South Miami adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.5% vs 15.8%) and depression (14% 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 South Miami’s likely range.
What’s behind South Miami’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Miami is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #85 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 95% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 61%.
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). South Miami’s median household income is $94,507; among the 9,364 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 South Miami adults…
South Miami runs below FL on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near South Miami
2 hospitals and 1 community health center in South 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 South 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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How South Miami adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, South Miami does better than Florida.
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Keeping up with care
Share of South Miami 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.
12.9% of South Miami adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
South Miami and the towns around it
South Miami’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Miami | A | 25.2% | 11.4% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Glenvar Heights | A | 24.7% | 11.6% | 7.2% | CDC place |
| Pinecrest | A+ | 22.3% | 10.2% | 6.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Miami adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Miami
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Miami is better than Florida on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside South Miami’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Miami | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%14.1–18.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.2%21.1–29.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10–12.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.6–32.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%30.3–37.1 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.9%16.7–21.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.8–9.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.6%7.2–10 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.8%20.5–27.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.7–19 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%30.7–39.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.2%14–18.7 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.2%73–79.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.1%60.1–66.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.3–88.5 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%72.9–78.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.9–69.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%72.6–84.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14%12–16.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.6–26.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.5%14–17 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%11.1–13.9 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.8–9.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%11.6–14.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.7%20.7–26.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%10.1–13.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–6 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 South Miami
Is South Miami a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Miami is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #85 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Miami?
CDC estimates 25.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.1% and 29.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Miami?
Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, 0.2 miles in a straight line from South Miami’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Miami have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14–18.7%), 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 South Miami 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 South 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.