Healthcare in Desoto Lakes, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.7%
8.1pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
28.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.3%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.0 mi
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lakewood Ranch Medical Center | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Manatee Memorial Hospital | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Centerstone Of Florida | 7.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Desoto Lakes has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 18.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 3.8 out of 5.