Healthcare in Escondido, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.1%
8.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp 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
33.8%
Arthritis
20.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.9%
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
21.9%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
30.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.5%
Mobility
14.4%
Cognitive
17.0%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.5 mi
Palomar Health Downtown Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palomar Health Downtown Campus | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Aurora San Diego | 9.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Palomar Medical Center Poway | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Escondido has an obesity rate of 28.1%, which is 8.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 71.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.