Healthcare in El Centro, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.0%
1.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.3%
3.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.8%
3.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
21.5%
10.9pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
21.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.9%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.3%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
30.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.5%
Mobility
20.2%
Cognitive
19.6%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
10.6%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
11.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
El Centro Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro Regional Medical Center | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District | 19.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
El Centro has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 21.5% of adults lack health insurance. 70.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.5 out of 5.