Healthcare in Boulder Creek, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.1%
10.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.3%
0.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.3%
2.6pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.3%
Arthritis
23.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.3%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.3%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.9%
Mobility
11.8%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.6 mi
Dominican Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital | 12.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | 13.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Boulder Creek has an obesity rate of 26.1%, which is 10.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 72.9% 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 3.5 out of 5.