Healthcare in East Whittier, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.1%
11.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.0%
4.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp below 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
35.9%
Arthritis
19.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.0%
Loneliness
38.9%
Lack of Support
28.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
12.1%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Hospital Medical Center | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Pih Health Hospital-Whittier | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Providence St. Jude Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Coast Plaza Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Dept Of State Hospitals - Metropolitan - Psy | 5.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
East Whittier has an obesity rate of 25.1%, which is 11.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 72.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.