Healthcare in Fort Pierce, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.9%
1.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.5%
5.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.5%
6.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
23.5%
12.9pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.1%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.7%
Mobility
22.8%
Cognitive
19.9%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
11.2%
Self-Care
8.0%
Independent Living
13.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.4 mi
Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital | 1.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Coral Shores Behavioral Health | 26.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital | 27.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Fort Pierce has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 23.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.