Healthcare in Avalon, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.4%
7.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
23.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.3%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
40.5%
Lack of Support
30.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.4%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Catalina Island Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Island Medical Center | 7.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | 29.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Mary Medical Center | 31.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| College Hospital Costa Mesa | 31.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Huntington Beach Hospital | 31.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Avalon has an obesity rate of 28.4%, which is 7.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 71.5% 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 4.5 out of 5.