Healthcare in East Palatka, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.3%

5.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.4%

6.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.1%

4.5pp 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

36.4%

Arthritis

25.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.2%

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

18.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.5%

Mobility

14.3%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

6.9%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

8.6%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.1 mi

Hca Florida Putnam Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Hca Florida Putnam Hospital	7.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway	23.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Florida Hospital Flagler	25.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Ascension St Vincent'S Clay County	34.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Hca Florida Orange Park Hospital	36.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

East Palatka has an obesity rate of 30.3%, which is 5.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.4%, 6.1pp below the national average. About 15.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.4% 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.