Healthcare in Boron, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.4%
4.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.7%
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
21.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
27.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.1%
Mobility
23.1%
Cognitive
20.4%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
9.3%
Self-Care
7.2%
Independent Living
13.4%
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
34.6 mi
Antelope Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley Hospital | 34.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Palmdale Regional Medical Center | 36.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Barstow Community Hospital | 37.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Ridgecrest Regional Hospital | 38.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Victor Valley Global Medical Center | 41.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Boron has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.3% 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 1.5 out of 5.