Opa-locka

FL

Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population 2.7M |Median income $71,753 |20 hospitals

Population
2,738,356
Miami-Dade County
Median Income
$71,753
+6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$463,000
+103% vs avg
Median Age
40.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
2.7M+7%
Median Income
$71,753+66%
Median Home Value
$463,000+130%
Poverty Rate
14.7%-26%
Unemployment
4.6%-61%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,829/mo
Poverty Rate
14.7% +4% vs avg
Unemployment 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.4%
Work From Home 14%
Public Transit 3.3%

Population

White 26.5%
African American 14.7%
Asian 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.4%
High Blood Pressure
33.8%
Physical Inactivity
32.5%
Obesity
29.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
25.6%
Diabetes
15.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.6%
Binge Drinking
14.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.4%
Current Smoking
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.6%
Annual Checkup 75.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
8.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.8%
Stroke
3.6%

Hospitals 20 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
2
★★★★
5
★★★
3
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.1/5
Total Hospitals
20
With ER
10
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
CORAL GABLES · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
WEST KENDALL BAPTIST HOSPITAL
MIAMI · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI
MIAMI · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
LARKIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PALM SPRINGS CAMPUS
HIALEAH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL
HOMESTEAD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL
MIAMI · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
MIAMI VA MEDICAL CENTER
MIAMI · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★☆
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC
MIAMI BEACH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
HIALEAH HOSPITAL
HIALEAH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL
AVENTURA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Opa-locka Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Big Bend Florida Counties Including Tallahassee

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties

NOAA · 36m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Liberty and Wakulla Counties in Florida

NOAA · 3h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Opa-locka, FL? ▼
Opa-locka, FL has a population of 2,738,356 people, located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Opa-locka? ▼
The median household income in Opa-locka, FL is $71,753 per year. The poverty rate is 14.7%.
What is the median home value in Opa-locka? ▼
The median home value in Opa-locka, FL is $463,000. Median rent is $1,829/month.
What are the top health concerns in Opa-locka? ▼
The top health indicators in Opa-locka include Short Sleep Duration (38.4%), High Blood Pressure (33.8%), Physical Inactivity (32.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Opa-locka? ▼
Opa-locka has 20 hospitals with an average rating of 3.1/5 stars. 10 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Opa-locka? ▼
The median age in Opa-locka, FL is 40.7 years. 34.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Opa-locka, FL is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. With a population of 2.7M and a median household income of $71,753, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 20 hospitals with an average rating of 3.1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Opa-locka area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Miami-Dade County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.