Healthcare in Avenal, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.3%
3.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.4%
3.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
29.9%
19.3pp 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
32.4%
Arthritis
17.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.5%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.3%
Loneliness
40.6%
Lack of Support
34.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.0%
Mobility
19.8%
Cognitive
24.2%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
12.4%
Self-Care
7.9%
Independent Living
13.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
20.3 mi
Coalinga Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coalinga Regional Medical Center | 20.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Hanford | 32.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Tulare | 42.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Twin Cities | 48.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Kaweah Health Medical Center | 48.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Avenal has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 29.9% of adults lack health insurance. 63.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.