Healthcare in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.7%
4.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp 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
36.2%
Arthritis
28.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.1%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.7%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
Hca Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| 96Th Medical Group (Eglin Afb) | 7.5 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Twin Cities Hospital | 11.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sacred Heart Hospital On The Emerald Coast | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| North Okaloosa Medical Center | 25.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Fort Walton Beach has an obesity rate of 31.7%, which is 4.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% 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 3.5 out of 5.