Healthcare in Buckingham, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.6%

5.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.4%

4.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.6%

0.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.8%

1.2pp above 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

39.3%

Arthritis

28.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.1%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.7%

Mobility

14.0%

Cognitive

13.6%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

7.9%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.5 mi

Lee Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Lee Memorial Hospital	8.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health	9.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Hca Florida Lehigh Regional Medical Center	11.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Cape Coral Hospital	12.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Park Royal Hospital	17.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Buckingham has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.