Healthcare in Alachua, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.1%

4.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.9%

4.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.6%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.7%

Arthritis

26.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.9%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.8%

Mobility

12.7%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.5 mi

Hca Florida North Florida Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Hca Florida North Florida Hospital	8.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Uf Health Shands Hospital	11.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Va North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville	13.0 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	3/5	✓
Lake Butler Hospital	19.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Va North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Lake City	24.0 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	—	✓

Alachua has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.