Healthcare in Lake Wales, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.6%
6.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.2%
5.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.3%
9.7pp 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
43.8%
Arthritis
33.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.9%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.9%
Mobility
22.1%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
11.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Adventhealth Lake Wales
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Winter Haven Hospital | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Bartow Regional Medical Center | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Heart Of Florida | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Poinciana Hospital | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Lake Wales has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 20.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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.