Healthcare in Carlsbad, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.3%
12.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.8%
3.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
6.1pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
22.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.9%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.2%
Mobility
10.4%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
6.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.9 mi
Tri-City Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-City Medical Center | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Palomar Health Downtown Campus | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Aurora San Diego | 15.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Carlsbad has an obesity rate of 23.3%, which is 12.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.