Healthcare in Bellflower, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.7%
7.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
3.7pp 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
35.5%
Arthritis
18.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
42.9%
Lack of Support
34.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.6%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
2.5 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Uci Health-Lakewood | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Coast Plaza Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Dept Of State Hospitals - Metropolitan - Psy | 2.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Bellflower has an obesity rate of 28.7%, which is 7.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 14.3% of adults lack health insurance. 70.5% 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.