Healthcare in Pahokee, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.2%
2.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
15.5%
8.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.1%
9.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
27.8%
17.2pp 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
36.2%
Arthritis
28.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.5%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.6%
Mobility
23.8%
Cognitive
20.9%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
13.1%
Self-Care
9.1%
Independent Living
14.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.9 mi
Lakeside Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Medical Center | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wellington Regional Medical Center | 28.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Coral Shores Behavioral Health | 28.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hendry Regional Medical Center | 30.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jupiter Medical Center | 33.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Pahokee has an obesity rate of 38.2%, which is 2.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 15.5%, 8.0pp below the national average. About 27.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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.