Healthcare in Tamarac, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.6%

4.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

15.6%

7.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.9%

4.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

17.6%

7.0pp 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

40.8%

Arthritis

28.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.4%

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

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.6%

Loneliness

Lack of Support

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.0%

Mobility

18.7%

Cognitive

13.9%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

7.6%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

9.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

1.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.1 mi

University Hospital And Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
University Hospital And Medical Center1.1 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Hca Florida Northwest Hospital4.5 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Broward Health Coral Springs4.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Westside Regional Medical Center6.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Hca Florida Mercy Hospital6.5 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5

Tamarac has an obesity rate of 31.6%, which is 4.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.6%, 7.9pp below the national average. About 17.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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 1.6 out of 5.