Healthcare in Aptos, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

14.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.2%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

20.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.5 mi

Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility5.5 miPsychiatric
Dominican Hospital5.8 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz5.8 miAcute Care Hospitals
Watsonville Community Hospital8.2 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital13.1 miCritical 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.