Healthcare in Fort Meade, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.9%

7.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.5%

3.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.9%

6.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

24.2%

13.6pp 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

43.2%

Arthritis

32.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.0%

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

20.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.5%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.4%

Mobility

24.1%

Cognitive

20.0%

Hearing

10.5%

Vision

10.1%

Self-Care

7.1%

Independent Living

13.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.1 mi

Bartow Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Bartow Regional Medical Center	8.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Adventhealth Wauchula	13.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Adventhealth Lake Wales	16.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Winter Haven Hospital	20.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Lakeland Regional Medical Center	23.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Fort Meade has an obesity rate of 43.9%, which is 7.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 24.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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 2.0 out of 5.