Healthcare in Palm Beach, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
20.4%
15.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.5%
10.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp below 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
46.7%
Arthritis
39.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
19.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.4%
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
9.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
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Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.8%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
7.8%
Hearing
11.5%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
5.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
1.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
Good Samaritan Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Medical Center | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| St Mary'S Medical Center | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Jfk Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| W Palm Beach Va Medical Center | 10.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Palm Beach has an obesity rate of 20.4%, which is 15.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.5%, 10.0pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 87.2% 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 1.6 out of 5.