Healthcare in Fort Myers Beach, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.2%
9.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.2%
8.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
3.5pp below 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
49.3%
Arthritis
40.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
18.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.2%
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
10.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.8%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
9.1%
Hearing
11.4%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
6.7%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Park Royal Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Royal Hospital | 6.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lee Memorial Hospital | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cape Coral Hospital | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Fort Myers Beach has an obesity rate of 26.2%, which is 9.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.2%, 8.3pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 87.1% 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 3.3 out of 5.