Healthcare in Berkeley, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.2%
13.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.4%
4.5pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
28.5%
Arthritis
16.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.1%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
39.3%
Lack of Support
24.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.4%
Mobility
8.8%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
4.5%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Ucsf Benioff Children'S Hospital Oakland | 2.8 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alameda Hospital | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Berkeley has an obesity rate of 22.2%, which is 13.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 70.2% 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.