Healthcare in Alta, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.5%

4.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.2%

0.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.4%

5.2pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.2%

Arthritis

30.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.2%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

23.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.4%

Mobility

16.2%

Cognitive

14.5%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

8.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.8 mi

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital9.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital26.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Tahoe Forest Hospital32.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Marshall Medical Center33.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Adventist Health And Rideout37.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Alta has an obesity rate of 31.5%, which is 4.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.