Healthcare in Lakeland Highlands, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.4%

1.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.1%

4.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.8%

1.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.4%

1.2pp 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

41.8%

Arthritis

28.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.8%

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

19.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.9%

Mobility

12.7%

Cognitive

11.4%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.8 mi

Lakeland Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Lakeland Regional Medical Center	9.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Bartow Regional Medical Center	10.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
South Florida Baptist Hospital	11.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Winter Haven Hospital	16.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Hca Florida Brandon Hospital	21.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Lakeland Highlands has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.2 out of 5.