Healthcare in Choctaw Valley, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.6%
6.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
5.2pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.1%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.8%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
11.8%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.2 mi
Kern Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Medical Center | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Choctaw Valley has an obesity rate of 29.6%, which is 6.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.