Healthcare in Ponce de Leon, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.0%
0.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.2%
3.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp 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
44.1%
Arthritis
32.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.6%
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
20.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.0%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
18.9%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.6 mi
North Walton Doctors Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walton Doctors Hospital | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Doctors Memorial Hospital | 15.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Northwest Florida Community Hospital | 22.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Wiregrass Medical Center | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wiregrass Medical Center | 23.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ponce de Leon has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 1.0 out of 5.