Healthcare in East Bakersfield, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.6%
8.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.3%
6.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
32.2%
21.6pp 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
20.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
34.0%
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
24.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
41.0%
Lack of Support
34.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
50.4%
Mobility
25.7%
Cognitive
28.9%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
16.8%
Self-Care
10.3%
Independent Living
17.9%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc | 5.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
East Bakersfield has an obesity rate of 44.6%, which is 8.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 32.2% of adults lack health insurance. 67.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.