Photo: Tamarac · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Tamarac is healthier than 61%
Tamarac differs from Florida on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tamarac. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tamarac
Making ends meet is harder in Tamarac
1 in 10 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (10.5%), vs 8.6% across Florida. Housing insecurity (16.9% vs 13.9%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes run high in Tamarac
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.8% across Florida. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.9%), vs 13.5% across Florida. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Tamarac, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Tamarac
Grades next door run from Coral Springs (A−) to Lauderdale Lakes (D). Tamarac is a C+. Around town ↓
Tamarac is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Tamarac is healthier than 41%. Against the 9,341 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 61%. 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 Tamarac’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Tamarac’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tamarac is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns, #400 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 78% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Tamarac’s median household income is $61,718; among the 9,341 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 61%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Tamarac compares well: binge drinking, 12% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 81.4% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.5% of Tamarac adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Tamarac adults…
Tamarac runs above FL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tamarac adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Tamarac and the towns around it
Tamarac’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarac | C+ | 31.6% | 15.9% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Fort Lauderdale | B | 30.3% | 12.8% | 13% | CDC place |
| North Lauderdale | C | 35.1% | 13.7% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Coral Springs | A− | 28.7% | 10.9% | 11% | CDC place |
| Oakland Park | C+ | 32.4% | 13.4% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Lauderdale Lakes | D | 38.8% | 18.8% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Lauderhill | D | 37.7% | 17% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Tamarac
1 hospital in Tamarac, 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 Tamarac; ≈ 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.
4.9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Tamarac adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tamarac adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tamarac
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tamarac is better than Florida on 4 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Tamarac’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tamarac | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%21.2–26.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14–17.4 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.2–17.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%26.6–36.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.9%14–17.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41%37.5–44.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%37–44.5 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.3–30.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.3–10 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.4–5.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.4%11.1–16 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.3–14.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.8%26–33.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12%9.9–14.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%34.9–44.4 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.6%15.6–19.7 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.6–84 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%53.7–60.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%87.1–89.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.8–83.6 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%62.1–70.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%71.3–83.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.6%13.3–18 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.6–29.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20%18.2–22.1 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.9%15.1–18.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9.4–11.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.5%16.8–20.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%29.5–36.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.7%16.7–20.7 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.4–15.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%7–8.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 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 Tamarac
Is Tamarac a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tamarac is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #400 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 Tamarac?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 36.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tamarac?
University Hospital and Medical Center in Tamarac, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Tamarac’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tamarac have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.6–19.7%), 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 Tamarac more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tamarac.
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.