On CDC estimates, West Perrine is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
West Perrine differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Perrine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Perrine
Making ends meet is harder in West Perrine
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.9%), about twice the Florida rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.1% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (24.9% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 31.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More West Perrine adults get no exercise
36.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in West Perrine
47.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 16.9% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
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 Perrine’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind West Perrine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Perrine is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #489 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 67% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 6%).
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 Perrine’s median household income is $66,997; among the 10,195 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where West Perrine compares well: arthritis, 22.4% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.4% (U.S. 7.9%); ever told they have depression, 14.1% (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.
31.4% of West Perrine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Perrine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 West Perrine adults…
West Perrine runs below FL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of West Perrine residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near West Perrine
1 community health center in West Perrine, 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 Perrine; ≈ 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 Perrine adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, West Perrine runs above Florida.
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West Perrine and the towns around it
West Perrine’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 Perrine | C | 33.7% | 17.1% | 15% | CDC place |
| South Miami Heights | C+ | 31.2% | 17.5% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Palmetto Estates | C+ | 30.6% | 16.5% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Perrine adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Perrine
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Perrine is better than Florida on 4 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside West Perrine’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Perrine | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.3%23–29.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–17.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.1–19 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%28.7–38.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.1%15.1–19 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%35–41.7 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31.3–37.9 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.4%20–24.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.8–6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%6–7.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.9%14.2–20 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.7–17.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.4%31.7–40.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%11.1–15.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.2%38.7–47.9 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.9%21.4–28.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%74–80.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.4%44.1–50.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.7–86.6 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.9–80 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.4%54.8–64.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%70.3–82.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.1%11.9–16.2 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.9%27.4–34.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 31.9%29.4–34.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.9%22.6–27.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.1%14.4–17.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.7%14.3–17 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.4%29–33.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%29.1–36.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18%15.8–20.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.5–18.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 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 Perrine
Is West Perrine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Perrine is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #489 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Perrine?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 38.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Perrine?
Baptist Hospital of Miami in Miami, 5.9 miles in a straight line from West Perrine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Perrine have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.4–28.8%), 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 West Perrine more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Perrine.
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.