Healthcare in Cape Coral, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.6%
5.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.8%
5.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
3.8pp 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
39.9%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.8%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.1%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Cape Coral Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral Hospital | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lee Memorial Hospital | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Park Royal Hospital | 9.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health | 13.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Cape Coral has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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.