Healthcare in Ferndale, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.8%
1.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
28.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.2%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.7%
Mobility
14.4%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Health South Lake Hospital | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Waterman | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Aspire Health Partners | 15.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Uf Health Leesburg Hospital | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Ferndale has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.