Healthcare in Arcata, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.7%
6.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.4%
4.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.7%
4.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
27.9%
Arthritis
17.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.6%
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
22.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.4%
Loneliness
37.7%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.0%
Mobility
11.0%
Cognitive
19.1%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
10.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Mad River Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River Community Hospital | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sempervirens | 5.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital | 20.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Arcata has an obesity rate of 29.7%, which is 6.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.4%, 4.9pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 67.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.