Miami-Dade County Health Data
Miami-Dade County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
232
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.4%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.3
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Miami-Dade County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Miami-Dade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.3% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 14.0% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 5.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Miami-Dade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Miami-Dade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.6% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Miami-Dade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Miami-Dade County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Reported health status in Miami-Dade County exceeds national average
Health data brief for Miami-Dade County, Florida.
In Miami-Dade County, 22.4% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 79.7 years, which is longer than both the Florida average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Despite the longer life expectancy, the uninsured rate is 16.1%, exceeding the state average of 14.4% and the 10% national average. Access to care includes 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. There are 232 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 250. These statistics are reported by federal and state agencies to track health trends across the population. The data describes documented health status and insurance coverage within the county without indicating specific reasons for these outcomes. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.