Photo: TheWhitePelican · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Miami is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Miami trails Oklahoma on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Miami. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Miami
Miami is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Miami is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Miami
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Miami runs above Oklahoma on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Miami
50.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 21.9% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Miami has a top-rated hospital
Integris Miami Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Oklahoma figure falls outside Miami’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Miami’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Miami is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns, #100 of 131 in Oklahoma. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 17% of U.S. towns); smoking 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). Miami’s median household income is $46,410; among the 4,477 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Oklahoma towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Miami is healthier than 24% of graded towns, against 6% nationally.
Out of every 100 Miami adults…
Miami runs above OK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Miami adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Miami
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Miami, 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 Miami; ≈ 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 Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
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How Miami adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Miami runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Miami adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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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.
22.1% of Miami adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Miami and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | D | 41.5% | 14.8% | 21.2% | CDC place |
| North Miami | — | — | — | — |
North Miami: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Miami adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Miami
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Miami is better than Oklahoma on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Miami’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Miami | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.9%23.1–28.8 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.5–19.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.5–22.9 | 18% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.5%34.3–49.4 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%13–16.7 | 12.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%36.3–44.3 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.9–43.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.4–33.7 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.6–14.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8.2–9.8 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.9–12.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.4–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.9%18.5–25.7 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.2%18.7–23.8 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.5%31.7–41.4 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.2–16.3 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%33.3–47.2 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12%10.3–13.8 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.3–81 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.2%46.5–54.1 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.3%79.2–83.3 | 84.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.6–79.3 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%54.8–65.5 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.7%55.5–73.4 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.8%24.1–31.7 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%28.5–39.3 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%21.6–29.5 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.7%20.5–27 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.6%14.3–19 | 14.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.3%11.6–15.1 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.1%19.3–25.2 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.5%40.1–49.1 | 38.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.1%18.8–23.4 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.3%19.3–23.5 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%10.2–12.5 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.2%7.6–8.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.9%11.7–14.3 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.3–6.3 | 4.3% | 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 Oklahoma figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Miami
Is Miami a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Miami is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health, #100 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Miami?
CDC estimates 41.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.3% and 49.4%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Miami?
Integris Miami Hospital in Miami, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Miami’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Miami have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–13.8%), against 11.3% across Oklahoma.
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 Miami 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 Miami.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oklahoma 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.