Healthcare in Blue Lake, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.3%

5.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.9%

2.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.3%

1.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.0%

5.6pp 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

36.5%

Arthritis

26.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.6%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.9%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

22.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.2%

Mobility

13.5%

Cognitive

13.7%

Hearing

6.5%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.7 mi

Mad River Community Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mad River Community Hospital	3.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Providence St Joseph Hospital	9.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Sempervirens	9.5 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital	22.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Blue Lake has an obesity rate of 30.3%, which is 5.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.