Healthcare in East Palo Alto, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.6%
5.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
4.9pp 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
31.4%
Arthritis
16.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
39.4%
Lack of Support
30.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.0%
Mobility
12.5%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
4.5%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Stanford Health Care | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Palo Alto Va Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lucile Salter Packard Children'S Hsp At Stanford | 5.2 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| El Camino Hospital | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
East Palo Alto has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 15.5% of adults lack health insurance. 65.4% 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 4.5 out of 5.