Healthcare in Punta Gorda, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.4%

7.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

14.8%

8.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.4%

4.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

1.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

50.8%

Arthritis

43.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

18.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

11.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

14.8%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.0%

Mobility

19.0%

Cognitive

9.9%

Hearing

12.4%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

7.4%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.8 mi

Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda	1.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte	6.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Hca Florida Fawcett Hospital	6.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Hca Florida Englewood Hospital	17.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Cape Coral Hospital	20.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Punta Gorda has an obesity rate of 28.4%, which is 7.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.8%, 8.7pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 87.0% 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 2.4 out of 5.