Hendry County
FloridaFIPS 12051
Pop. 39,6191 HospitalSVI 0.99RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Hendry County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 15.1% | 11.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.6% | 35.9% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 24.3% | 14.4% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.7 | 5.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,573.446 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
12
Primary Care Physicians
27.7 per 100k
34
NPs & PAs
78.5 per 100k
16
Dentists
22
Hospital Beds
0.5 per 1,000
$14,049.25
Medicare Per Capita
2057.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Hendry County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.3% | — | |
| Depression | 17.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | — | |
| COPD | 9.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 31.8% | — | |
| Disability | 40.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 38.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 30.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.99
Socioeconomic Status0.99
Household Composition & Disability0.86
Minority Status & Language0.96
Housing Type & Transportation0.98
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Hendry County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendry Regional Medical Center | Clewiston | 25 | CAHRural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.