Healthcare in Castroville, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.3%
1.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.5%
4.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
27.5%
16.9pp 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
32.5%
Arthritis
16.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.1%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.5%
Loneliness
40.5%
Lack of Support
33.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.6%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
22.1%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
9.9%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.2 mi
Natividad Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natividad Medical Center | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Watsonville Community Hospital | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | 19.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Castroville has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 27.5% of adults lack health insurance. 66.3% 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 2.8 out of 5.