Healthcare in Compton, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.7%
2.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.3%
9.7pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
19.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.8%
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
19.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
45.7%
Lack of Support
37.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.2%
Mobility
18.7%
Cognitive
21.1%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
9.9%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Saint Francis Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital Of Gardena | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
Compton has an obesity rate of 33.7%, which is 2.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 20.3% of adults lack health insurance. 69.4% 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 2.6 out of 5.