Healthcare in Ridgecrest, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.4%
4.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.8%
4.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
4.5pp 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
35.1%
Arthritis
25.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.9%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.9%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Hca Florida Largo Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida Largo Hospital | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Morton Plant Hospital | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Windmoor Healthcare Of Clearwater | 5.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bay Pines Va Medical Center | 6.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mease Dunedin Hospital | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Ridgecrest has an obesity rate of 40.4%, which is 4.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 15.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.