On CDC estimates, West Little River is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
West Little River differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Little River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Little River
Making ends meet is harder in West Little River
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.9%), about twice the Florida rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.3% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (25.4% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 33.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in West Little River
45% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 23.8% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More West Little River adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.6%), vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
West Little River is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Little River is healthier than 25%. Against the 7,862 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 45%. 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 West Little River’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind West Little River’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Little River is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns, #496 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 69% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). West Little River’s median household income is $56,436; among the 7,862 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 45%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where West Little River compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.6% (U.S. 7.9%); ever told they have depression, 13.5% (U.S. 20.6%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33.3% of West Little River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Little River 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Little River adults…
West Little River runs below FL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Little River
1 community health center in West Little River, 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 West Little River; ≈ 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 West Little River adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, West Little River runs above Florida.
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West Little River and the towns around it
West Little River’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Little River | C | 33.5% | 18.6% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Miami | C+ | 29.9% | 15.5% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Westview | C− | 35% | 19.7% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Pinewood | D | 37.5% | 20.4% | 19.8% | CDC place |
| El Portal | B | 29% | 13.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Hialeah | C+ | 30.9% | 19.1% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Gladeview | D | 37.6% | 19.1% | 19.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Little River adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Little River
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Little River is better than Florida on 3 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside West Little River’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Little River | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.7%26–31.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.2–18.7 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.7–18.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.5%28.5–38.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.6%16.6–20.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%36.2–42.8 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.9–39.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.2%20.7–25.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5–6.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.3–8.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.5–8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.5–5.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.8%20.3–27.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%13.2–17 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.6%34.5–42.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.9–15.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.7%38.1–47.4 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 29%26.2–31.9 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%73.7–79.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45%41.8–48.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%83.1–86.5 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.9–80.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.7%53.1–62.4 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%67–80.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.5%11.5–15.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%27.6–34.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.9%31.2–36.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.4%22.9–27.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.3%14.5–18.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.3%14.9–17.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 33.3%30.7–35.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%31.4–38.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.7%17.7–21.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%15.1–18.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10.6%9.8–11.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.6–11.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%6.1–7.2 | 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 West Little River
Is West Little River a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Little River is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: C for health, #496 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Little River?
CDC estimates 33.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 38.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Little River?
North Shore Medical Center in Miami, 1.4 miles in a straight line from West Little River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Little River have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 29% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 26.2–31.9%), 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 West Little River more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Little River.
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.