Naval Air Station Richmond Headquarters Building · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Three Lakes is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Three Lakes differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Three Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Three Lakes
COPD and cancer are less common in Three Lakes
Three Lakes runs below Florida on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.8% vs 7.2%), cancer (5.3% vs 9.1%) and heart disease (4.8% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Three Lakes has no health insurance
21.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. Checkups ↓
Three Lakes has a community health center but no hospital
Community Health of South Florida is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is West Kendall Baptist Hospital in Miami, 4.3 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Three Lakes’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Three Lakes’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Three Lakes is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #158 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 91% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 41%).
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). Three Lakes’ median household income is $102,306; among the 8,238 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Three Lakes adults…
Three Lakes runs below FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Three Lakes residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Three Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Three Lakes
1 community health center in Three Lakes, 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 Three Lakes; ≈ 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 Three Lakes adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Three Lakes 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.
14.6% of Three Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Three Lakes and the towns around it
Three Lakes’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Lakes | A− | 27.1% | 11.9% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| The Crossings | B+ | 26.6% | 13.9% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Richmond Heights | C | 33% | 18% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Kendall | B+ | 26% | 13.4% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Country Walk | A− | 26.6% | 12.2% | 8.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Three Lakes adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Three Lakes
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Three Lakes is better than Florida on 12 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Three Lakes’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Three Lakes | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.5–20.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.8–14 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.3–15.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.1%22.5–32 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 27.8%24.7–31 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.9%29.5–36.3 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.2%15–19.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.2–5.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.8%3.4–4.4 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.8–10 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3%7.8–11 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%23.1–30.8 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.8–19.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%32.6–41.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.9%18.9–24.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%71.1–77.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60%56.9–63.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.9–88.2 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%70.2–76.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%55.7–64.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70.7–82.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.7%11.6–15.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.7–29.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.7%17–20.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%14.3–17.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%8–10.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.8–10.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.6%13.2–16.3 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.3%21–27.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%9.6–12.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.9–14.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 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 Three Lakes
Is Three Lakes a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Three Lakes is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #158 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 Three Lakes?
CDC estimates 27.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.5% and 32%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Three Lakes?
West Kendall Baptist Hospital in Miami, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Three Lakes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Three Lakes have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.9–24.8%), 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 Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes.
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.