Healthcare in El Portal, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.0%
7.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.0%
9.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
5.5pp 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
34.4%
Arthritis
21.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.9%
Mobility
14.1%
Cognitive
12.6%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
7.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.7 mi
North Shore Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Medical Center | 0.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Douglas Gardens Hospital | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida, Inc | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hialeah Hospital | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Jackson Health System | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
El Portal has an obesity rate of 29.0%, which is 7.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.0%, 9.5pp below the national average. About 16.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.