Healthcare in Altoona, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.8%
1.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.0%
4.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
41.5%
Arthritis
32.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.3%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.4 mi
Adventhealth Waterman
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Waterman | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Villages Regional Hospital, The | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Deland | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Uf Health Leesburg Hospital | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lifestream Behavioral Center | 19.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Altoona has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.