Healthcare in Port St. Joe, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.3%
1.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.4%
5.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
40.6%
Arthritis
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.7%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.0%
Mobility
15.7%
Cognitive
12.6%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.4 mi
George E Weems Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George E Weems Memorial Hospital | 16.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay | 30.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital | 34.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital | 34.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Calhoun-Liberty Hospital | 41.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Port St. Joe has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.4%, 5.1pp below the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.