Healthcare in Port Charlotte, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.9%
3.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.5%
6.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.8%
3.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
3.0pp 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
44.2%
Arthritis
36.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.8%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.3%
Mobility
19.1%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.0 mi
Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Fawcett Hospital | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Englewood Hospital | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Desoto Memorial Hospital | 24.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Port Charlotte has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.5%, 6.0pp below the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.