Healthcare in Bakersfield, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
4.7pp 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
32.2%
Arthritis
20.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.1%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
29.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
16.0%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
7.7%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.8 mi
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 0.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital | 0.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield | 0.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Bakersfield has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 15.3% of adults lack health insurance. 71.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.