Healthcare in Merritt Island, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.2%

3.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.6%

4.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

1.5pp 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

41.9%

Arthritis

31.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.8%

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

14.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.1%

Mobility

14.6%

Cognitive

11.9%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.1 mi

Cape Canaveral Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Cape Canaveral Hospital	3.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital	7.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Viera Hospital	8.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital	11.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Holmes Regional Medical Center	16.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Merritt Island has an obesity rate of 32.2%, which is 3.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 3.8 out of 5.