Healthcare in El Cajon, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.0%
6.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
22.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.0%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
29.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.7%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Grossmont Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grossmont Hospital | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health Syste | 3.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Rady Children'S Hospital - San Diego | 10.1 mi | Childrens | — | — |
El Cajon has an obesity rate of 30.0%, which is 6.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 71.9% 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 3.7 out of 5.