Healthcare in Wausau, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.2%
1.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
2.9pp 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
40.7%
Arthritis
30.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.3%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.5%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
10.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Florida Community Hospital | 1.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Doctors Memorial Hospital | 17.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Jackson Hospital | 25.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital | 30.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital | 30.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Wausau has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 13.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.6% 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 1.7 out of 5.