Indian River County

FloridaFIPS 12061

Pop. 159,7883 HospitalsSVI 0.51RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricIndian River CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence10.0%11.2%
Adult Obesity33.0%35.9%
Uninsured Rate14.0%14.4%
PCPs per 10K6.35.2
Premature Death (YPLL)9,380.145

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

108
Primary Care Physicians
63.6 per 100k
373
NPs & PAs
219.7 per 100k
137
Dentists
448
Hospital Beds
2.6 per 1,000
$12,613.18
Medicare Per Capita
1569.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorIndian River CountyState Avg 
Diabetes14.3%
Obesity26.6%
Depression16.7%
Frequent Mental Distress14.2%
COPD8.9%
Current Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease9.6%
Stroke4.6%
High Blood Pressure40.3%
Poor General Health19.6%
Disability32.7%
No Leisure Physical Activity25.0%
Binge Drinking11.9%
Uninsured11.6%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.51
Socioeconomic Status0.60
Household Composition & Disability0.58
Minority Status & Language0.62
Housing Type & Transportation0.24

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospitals in Indian River County

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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.