Healthcare in Gulfport, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.8%

4.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.8%

3.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.2%

2.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.5%

1.1pp below 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

44.8%

Arthritis

34.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.1%

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

15.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.8%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.6%

Mobility

17.0%

Cognitive

12.5%

Hearing

9.3%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.0%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.7 mi

Bay Pines Va Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Bay Pines Va Medical Center	5.7 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	3/5	✓
Hca Florida Largo Hospital	13.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Windmoor Healthcare Of Clearwater	13.3 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Morton Plant Hospital	14.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Hca Florida Blake Hospital	17.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Gulfport has an obesity rate of 31.8%, which is 4.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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.