Healthcare in Apalachicola, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.4%
3.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.2%
6.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp 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
41.0%
Arthritis
32.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.2%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.6 mi
George E Weems Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George E Weems Memorial Hospital | 3.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Calhoun-Liberty Hospital | 46.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay | 48.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Apalachicola has an obesity rate of 32.4%, which is 3.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.2%, 6.3pp below the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.