Healthcare in Chester, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.8%

7.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.5%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.2%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.6%

5.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.0%

Arthritis

31.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.5%

Loneliness

32.9%

Lack of Support

23.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.3%

Mobility

16.4%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

3

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.6 mi

Seneca District Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Seneca District Hospital1.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Plumas District Hospital30.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Banner Lassen Medical Center35.8 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5✓

Chester has an obesity rate of 28.8%, which is 7.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.