Healthcare in Wewahitchka, FL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.6%
0.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
1.9pp 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
40.5%
Arthritis
32.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.0%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.5%
Mobility
18.8%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.4 mi
Calhoun-Liberty Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun-Liberty Hospital | 19.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay | 26.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| George E Weems Memorial Hospital | 28.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital | 29.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital | 29.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Wewahitchka has an obesity rate of 36.6%, which is 0.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.