Healthcare in Sanford, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.4%

2.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.0%

6.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.3%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

17.3%

6.7pp above 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

33.6%

Arthritis

21.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.0%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.7%

Mobility

13.4%

Cognitive

15.6%

Hearing

5.7%

Vision

6.4%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

8.7%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.1 mi

Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital	3.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Halifax Health /Uf Health Medical Center Of Delton	6.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Oviedo Medical Center	9.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Adventhealth Fish Memorial	10.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
University Behavioral Center	15.4 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Sanford has an obesity rate of 33.4%, which is 2.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 17.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% 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 3.7 out of 5.