Healthcare in Taft, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.4%
7.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.7%
8.1pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
21.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.5%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.9%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Ucf Lake Nona Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ucf Lake Nona Hospital | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Orlando Va Medical Center | 2.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida | 2.7 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Orlando Health | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Central Florida Behavioral Hospital | 7.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Taft has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 18.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.4% 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 4.0 out of 5.