Healthcare in East Porterville, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.8%
3.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.7%
4.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
25.0%
14.4pp 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
34.9%
Arthritis
21.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.4%
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
21.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
29.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.6%
Mobility
21.9%
Cognitive
23.3%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
12.9%
Self-Care
8.1%
Independent Living
14.4%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.2 mi
Sierra View Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra View Medical Center | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Porterville Developmental Center | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Adventist Health Delano | 22.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Tulare | 24.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kaweah Health Medical Center | 32.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
East Porterville has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 25.0% of adults lack health insurance. 66.7% 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 2.5 out of 5.