On CDC estimates, The Hammocks is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
The Hammocks differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for The Hammocks. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in The Hammocks
COPD and cancer are less common in The Hammocks
The Hammocks runs below Florida on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 7.2%), cancer (5.6% vs 9.1%) and arthritis (18.5% vs 26.6%). Conditions ↓
The Hammocks has a five-star hospital
West Kendall Baptist Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Many The Hammocks adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 4 working-age adults has no health insurance (24.3%, vs 15.9% across Florida). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 20%, is about level with the state’s 20.3%. Fewer get a yearly checkup: 75.1% vs 78.4%. Checkups ↓
The Hammocks adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.6% vs 15.8%) and depression (13.3% 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 The Hammocks’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind The Hammocks’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, The Hammocks is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #247 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 92% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). The Hammocks’ median household income is $85,628; among the 10,333 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 The Hammocks adults…
The Hammocks runs below FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near The Hammocks
1 hospital and 1 community health center in The Hammocks, 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 The Hammocks; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of The Hammocks adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How The Hammocks adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, The Hammocks does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.2% of The Hammocks adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
The Hammocks 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hammocks | B+ | 27.9% | 13.6% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| The Crossings | B+ | 26.6% | 13.9% | 8.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of The Hammocks adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for The Hammocks
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, The Hammocks is better than Florida on 12 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside The Hammocks’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | The Hammocks | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20%17.7–22.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.7–14.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.1–15.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.9%23.4–32.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%12–15.3 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.7%26.7–32.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%31.1–38 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.5%16.3–20.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8%7.1–9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%8–11.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%7.9–10.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 29.6%25.9–33.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.1–18.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%32.2–41 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.3%21.6–27.2 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.1%71.8–78.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.2%55–61.4 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85.1–88.2 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.5–78.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.3%55.8–64.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%69.4–82.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.3%11.3–15.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%22.4–28.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.7%17.8–21.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%14.3–17.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%9–10.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.2%13.6–16.9 | 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 | 12.9%11.3–14.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.3–14.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.4–6.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.4–7.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%6–7.4 | 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 The Hammocks
Is The Hammocks a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, The Hammocks is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #247 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in The Hammocks?
CDC estimates 27.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.4% and 32.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to The Hammocks?
West Kendall Baptist Hospital in Miami, 0.7 miles in a straight line from The Hammocks’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in The Hammocks have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.6–27.2%), 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 The Hammocks 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 The Hammocks.
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.