Healthcare in Carson, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.7%
10.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.6%
6.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
near 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
38.6%
Arthritis
20.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.3%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.6%
Loneliness
42.0%
Lack of Support
34.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.6%
Mobility
15.7%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.5 mi
Memorial Hospital Of Gardena
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital Of Gardena | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| College Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Care Miller Children'S & Women'S Hosp Lb | 4.6 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility | 4.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Carson has an obesity rate of 25.7%, which is 10.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.6%, 6.9pp below the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 74.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.7 out of 5.