Healthcare in El Portal, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.5%
3.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.6%
2.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
32.5%
Arthritis
21.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.0%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.5%
Mobility
12.7%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.7 mi
John C Fremont Healthcare District
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C Fremont Healthcare District | 15.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Sonora | 37.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Mercy Medical Center | 41.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Children'S Hospital | 47.8 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| River Vista Behavioral Health | 47.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
El Portal has an obesity rate of 32.5%, which is 3.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 68.2% 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 2.5 out of 5.