Healthcare in Gainesville, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.2%
4.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.8%
3.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp 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
30.2%
Arthritis
17.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
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
21.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.4%
Mobility
10.4%
Cognitive
18.7%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
10.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Hca Florida North Florida Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida North Florida Hospital | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Uf Health Shands Hospital | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Va North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville | 6.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Butler Hospital | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Va North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Lake City | 32.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | ✓ |
Gainesville has an obesity rate of 31.2%, which is 4.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 74.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.