Healthcare in West Palm Beach, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.1%
7.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.1%
7.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.9%
6.3pp 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
35.3%
Arthritis
26.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.3%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.1%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
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Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.9%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
14.7%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
1.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.4 mi
St Mary'S Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Medical Center | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| W Palm Beach Va Medical Center | 7.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wellington Regional Medical Center | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
West Palm Beach has an obesity rate of 29.1%, which is 7.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.1%, 7.4pp below the national average. About 16.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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.