Healthcare & Safety in Valrico
Valrico pairs quick access to an award-recognized hospital just across the Brandon line with one of the strongest crime profiles in this five-suburb batch -- a genuine safety draw for families comparing it against its neighbors.
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Learn moreHCA Florida Brandon Hospital is the closest full-service option, with in-town urgent care as well
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, about 2.2 miles from central Valrico, has received America's 250 Best Hospitals recognition for both 2025 and 2026, per Healthgrades data gathered this session. St. Joseph's Hospital-South, roughly 12 miles away in Riverview, is also within a reasonable drive and carries a Leapfrog 'A' safety grade. Within Valrico itself, BayCare operates urgent care and a HealthHub location, giving residents non-emergency options without needing to leave the community.
Crime runs meaningfully below both the state and national averages
CrimeGrade.org places Valrico in the 91st safety percentile -- safer than 91% of comparison cities -- with a violent crime rate of 1.464 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 6.738 per 1,000 in a typical year. Overall crime runs 35% lower than the Florida average and 49% lower than the national average, and CrimeGrade's category grades are strong across the board: violent crime A, property crime A, other crime A+, and vandalism A.
Safety varies somewhat by part of the city, as it does everywhere in this batch
Residents generally consider the east side of Valrico the safest part of the city, though the overall grades above already reflect a genuinely low-crime market by any standard. Confirm current, address-specific crime data for any street under serious consideration rather than relying on a citywide average alone.
Key takeaways
- HCA Florida Brandon Hospital (2.2 miles away): America's 250 Best Hospitals recognition for both 2025 and 2026 (Healthgrades); St. Joseph's Hospital-South (Riverview, ~12 miles) carries a Leapfrog 'A' grade.
- BayCare operates urgent care and a HealthHub location within Valrico itself for non-emergency needs.
- CrimeGrade.org: 91st percentile for safety; violent crime 1.464/1,000, property crime 6.738/1,000 -- 35% below the Florida average and 49% below the national average.
- CrimeGrade category grades run strong across the board (violent A, property A, other A+, vandalism A); the east side is generally considered the safest part of the city.
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