Healthcare in Chowchilla, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
6.1pp 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
33.1%
Arthritis
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.0%
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
22.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
30.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.7%
Mobility
19.1%
Cognitive
21.7%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
9.4%
Self-Care
6.8%
Independent Living
13.2%
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
17.9 mi
Mercy Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Children'S Hospital | 22.0 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| River Vista Behavioral Health | 22.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| John C Fremont Healthcare District | 30.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Saint Agnes Medical Center | 31.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Chowchilla has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 16.7% of adults lack health insurance. 69.2% 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.