Healthcare in Atwater, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.2%
1.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
6.5pp above 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
35.7%
Arthritis
22.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.3%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
39.4%
Lack of Support
30.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.3%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
19.2%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
10.5 mi
Mercy Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Emanuel Medical Center | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital Los Banos | 27.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Medical Center | 29.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Stanislaus Surgical Hospital | 29.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Atwater has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 17.1% of adults lack health insurance. 69.9% 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.