Healthcare in Avon Park, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.5%
5.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.9%
5.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.0%
8.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
22.8%
12.2pp 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
44.1%
Arthritis
35.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.3%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.3%
Mobility
23.3%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
10.0%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
12.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.3 mi
Adventhealth Sebring
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Sebring | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Highlands Hospital | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | 16.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bartow Regional Medical Center | 27.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Avon Park has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 22.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.