Healthcare in Bowling Green, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.9%
6.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
28.9%
18.3pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
25.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.1%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.7%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
8.6%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.3 mi
Adventhealth Wauchula
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Wauchula | 5.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bartow Regional Medical Center | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Sebring | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Highlands Hospital | 29.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Bowling Green has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.9%, 6.6pp below the national average. About 28.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% 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.