Healthcare in Highland City, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.8%

0.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.8%

3.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.5%

1.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.1%

2.5pp above 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

38.0%

Arthritis

24.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.5%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.8%

Loneliness

Lack of Support

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.7%

Mobility

12.3%

Cognitive

13.7%

Hearing

6.0%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.9 mi

Bartow Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Bartow Regional Medical Center6.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Lakeland Regional Medical Center9.4 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Winter Haven Hospital12.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
South Florida Baptist Hospital15.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Adventhealth Lake Wales18.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Highland City has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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 2.4 out of 5.