Healthcare in Sarasota, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.5%
4.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.4%
5.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
3.6pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.5%
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
15.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.4%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Suncoast Behavioral Health Center | 8.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lakewood Ranch Medical Center | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Manatee Memorial Hospital | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Sarasota has an obesity rate of 31.5%, which is 4.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.4%, 5.1pp below the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 3.8 out of 5.