Photo: Ven-Lib · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Sunset is healthier than 43%
Sunset differs from Florida on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sunset. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunset
COPD and depression are less common in Sunset
Sunset runs below Florida on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.3% vs 7.2%), depression (12.4% vs 17.1%) and arthritis (20.9% vs 26.6%). Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Sunset’s lead shrinks
Sunset is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, but 43% of the 7,236 towns with similar household incomes ($82K–$137K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Many Sunset adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 4 working-age adults has no health insurance (22.6%, vs 15.9% across Florida). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 19.2%, is about level with the state’s 20.3%. Checkups ↓
Few Sunset adults smoke
8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Sunset’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind Sunset’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sunset is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #222 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 97% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Sunset’s median household income is $109,401; among the 7,236 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 43%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Sunset adults…
Sunset runs below FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunset 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.
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Care in and near Sunset
No hospital or community health center in Sunset 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 Sunset; ≈ 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 Sunset adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Sunset does better than Florida.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Sunset adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Sunset and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sunset adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sunset
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sunset is better than Florida on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Sunset’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sunset | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.7–21.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.6–14.8 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.6–13.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.4%22.1–31 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.6–16.3 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%28.9–35.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%33.7–40.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.9%18.5–23.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 7.6%6.8–8.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.3–10.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8%6.7–9.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 28.7%24.8–32.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.3–17.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%29.6–38.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.6%19.4–25.7 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74.3–80.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%58.9–65.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.6–90.4 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%75.9–81.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63%58.5–67.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%71–83.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 12.4%10.6–14.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%20.3–26.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%14.3–17.5 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%11.5–14.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.4–9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%23.2–30 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%11.9–15.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6–7.5 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 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 Sunset
Is Sunset a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sunset is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #222 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 Sunset?
CDC estimates 26.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.1% and 31%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sunset?
Baptist Hospital of Miami in Miami, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Sunset’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sunset have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.4–25.7%), 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 Sunset 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 Sunset.
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.