Healthcare in Palm Bay, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.5%
near the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
3.6pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
28.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.6%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.4%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
8.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.1 mi
Palm Bay Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay Hospital | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Holmes Regional Medical Center | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Circles Of Care, Inc | 8.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Palm Bay has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 14.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.