Healthcare in Aptos, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.2%
11.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.8%
2.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
6.0pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
25.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.0%
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
14.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
20.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.6%
Mobility
11.9%
Cognitive
10.7%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | 5.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dominican Hospital | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Watsonville Community Hospital | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital | 13.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Aptos has an obesity rate of 24.2%, which is 11.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.