Healthcare in Barstow, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.6%
1.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
4.1pp 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
34.4%
Arthritis
24.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.1%
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
21.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
40.1%
Lack of Support
31.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.3%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.2 mi
Barstow Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow Community Hospital | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Victor Valley Global Medical Center | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Desert Valley Hospital | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Weed Ach (Ft Irwin) | 36.0 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
Barstow has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. 70.1% 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 1.5 out of 5.