On CDC estimates, West Park is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
West Park differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Park
Making ends meet is harder in West Park
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.6%), about twice the Florida rate. Utility shut-off threats (17.6% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (27.1% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 32.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in West Park
47.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 19.5% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More West Park adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (31.8%), vs 24.7% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.4%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Health varies a lot right around West Park
Grades next door run from Miramar (B+) to Pembroke Park (D−). West Park is a D. Around town ↓
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 Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind West Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Park is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns, #562 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 44% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 8%).
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 Park’s median household income is $65,952; among the 10,087 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where West Park compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
32.3% of West Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How West Park adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, West Park runs above Florida.
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West Park and the towns around it
West Park’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park | D | 36.9% | 16.6% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Pembroke Park | D− | 39.1% | 18.2% | 19.7% | CDC place |
| Miramar | B+ | 30.9% | 12.2% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Miami Gardens | C− | 34.3% | 17.3% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Ives Estates | B+ | 29.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 West Park adults…
West Park runs below FL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Park
1 community health center in West Park, 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 Park; ≈ 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Park adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Park
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Park is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside West Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Park | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.5%25.3–31.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.3–21.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.9%31.3–42.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.6%14.7–18.6 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40%36.4–43.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%32.6–39.6 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.4%20.9–25.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.3–7.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.5%16.5–22.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.4–19.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.2%29.8–38.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.5–15.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.7%40.8–50.8 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.4%19.4–25.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.7–81.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.9%44.7–51.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82–85.8 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.3–79.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.2%54.7–63.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70.5–82.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.9%13.5–18.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.8%28–35.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.6%30–35.4 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.1%24.6–29.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.6%15.9–19.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.5%15.1–18 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.3%29.9–34.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%31.1–39.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%16.9–21.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.6–19.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 9.5%8.6–10.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10.2–12.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 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 Park
Is West Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Park is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: D for health, #562 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Park?
CDC estimates 36.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 42.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Park?
Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, 1.9 miles in a straight line from West Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.4–25.4%), 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 Park 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 Park.
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.