Healthcare in Ballard, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.1%

11.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.8%

1.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

4.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.9%

Arthritis

29.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

31.1%

Lack of Support

21.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.5%

Mobility

14.3%

Cognitive

11.9%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.7 mi

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital2.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Lompoc Valley Medical Center15.4 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital21.0 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5✓
Marian Regional Medical Center21.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital21.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5✓

Ballard has an obesity rate of 25.1%, which is 11.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% 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 3.3 out of 5.