Healthcare in Alameda, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.4%
14.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.5%
4.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
5.7pp below 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
34.0%
Arthritis
20.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.5%
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
14.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.5%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
25.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.6%
Mobility
10.2%
Cognitive
10.7%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Alameda Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Hospital | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Highland Hospital | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Alameda has an obesity rate of 21.4%, which is 14.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 4.9% of adults lack health insurance. 74.0% 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 2.8 out of 5.