Healthcare in Fernandina Beach, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.3%

3.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

16.6%

6.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.8%

0.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.6%

3.0pp 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

46.1%

Arthritis

33.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

14.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.7%

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

13.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.6%

Loneliness

Lack of Support

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.9%

Mobility

14.9%

Cognitive

10.2%

Hearing

8.8%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

6.5%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.3 mi

Baptist Medical Center - Nassau

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Baptist Medical Center - Nassau4.3 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Shands Jacksonville25.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Baptist Medical Center Beaches26.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Mayo Clinic26.8 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Ascension St Vincent'S Riverside27.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

Fernandina Beach has an obesity rate of 32.3%, which is 3.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.6%, 6.9pp below the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% 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 3.6 out of 5.