Healthcare in Edwards AFB, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.8%

6.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

27.7%

4.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

3.5%

8.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.0%

3.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

18.4%

Arthritis

8.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

2.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

23.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.7%

Loneliness

39.2%

Lack of Support

27.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.4%

Mobility

5.1%

Cognitive

16.9%

Hearing

2.5%

Vision

3.1%

Self-Care

1.8%

Independent Living

7.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

18.3 mi

Antelope Valley Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Antelope Valley Hospital18.3 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Palmdale Regional Medical Center22.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley36.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Victor Valley Global Medical Center44.8 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Desert Valley Hospital44.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Edwards AFB has an obesity rate of 29.8%, which is 6.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.7%, 4.2pp above the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 64.3% 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 2.0 out of 5.