Healthcare in Cape Canaveral, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.5%

3.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.0%

5.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.8%

1.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

1.7pp below 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

44.6%

Arthritis

34.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.7%

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

14.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.1%

Mobility

15.6%

Cognitive

11.3%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.2 mi

Cape Canaveral Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Cape Canaveral Hospital	5.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital	13.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Viera Hospital	15.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital	17.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Holmes Regional Medical Center	21.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Cape Canaveral has an obesity rate of 32.5%, which is 3.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.0%, 5.5pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 3.8 out of 5.