Healthcare in South Palm Beach, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

23.3%

12.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

14.8%

8.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.2%

3.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.6%

3.0pp 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

46.6%

Arthritis

40.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

17.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.0%

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

10.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

14.8%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.4%

Mobility

17.3%

Cognitive

9.3%

Hearing

11.7%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.0%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.3 mi

Hca Florida Jfk Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Hca Florida Jfk Hospital	2.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Bethesda Hospital East	4.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Good Samaritan Medical Center	8.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Delray Medical Center	11.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
St Mary'S Medical Center	12.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

South Palm Beach has an obesity rate of 23.3%, which is 12.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.8%, 8.7pp below the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 86.5% 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 1.4 out of 5.