Healthcare in Palmetto, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.7%
2.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.3%
6.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.2%
3.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
6.2pp 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
43.1%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
8.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.5 mi
Manatee Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manatee Memorial Hospital | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Centerstone Of Florida | 4.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hca Florida Blake Hospital | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Suncoast Behavioral Health Center | 6.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lakewood Ranch Medical Center | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Palmetto has an obesity rate of 33.7%, which is 2.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.3%, 6.2pp below the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.