Healthcare in Vernon, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.3%
5.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
6.2pp 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
41.7%
Arthritis
32.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.4%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.9%
Mobility
20.9%
Cognitive
19.2%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
12.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.6 mi
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Florida Community Hospital | 7.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Doctors Memorial Hospital | 16.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| North Walton Doctors Hospital | 25.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital | 28.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Vernon has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.