Healthcare in Panama City, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.2%
near the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
4.8pp 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
40.2%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
18.2%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
10.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital | 2.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northwest Florida Community Hospital | 31.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Calhoun-Liberty Hospital | 38.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Panama City has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 15.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% 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 2.3 out of 5.