Healthcare in Alta Sierra, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.2%
2.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.3%
6.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp 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
44.4%
Arthritis
38.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.9%
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
26.2%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.0%
Mobility
26.1%
Cognitive
17.2%
Hearing
11.4%
Vision
7.8%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.1 mi
Kern Valley Healthcare District
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Valley Healthcare District | 9.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kern Medical Center | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 25.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Sierra View Medical Center | 26.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 35.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Alta Sierra has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.