Healthcare in Lake Placid, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.2%
5.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.1%
7.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
26.2%
15.6pp 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
43.7%
Arthritis
33.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
30.0%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
22.9%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
10.4%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
12.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.9 mi
Hca Florida Highlands Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida Highlands Hospital | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Sebring | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Desoto Memorial Hospital | 27.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Raulerson Hospital | 30.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | 31.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lake Placid has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.2%, 5.3pp below the national average. About 26.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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.