Healthcare in Fairfax, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
22.9%
12.3pp 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
34.1%
Arthritis
21.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.1%
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
20.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
39.4%
Lack of Support
32.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.2%
Mobility
20.3%
Cognitive
21.8%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
10.1%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
12.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc | 7.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kern Medical Center | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Fairfax has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 22.9% of adults lack health insurance. 69.4% 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 2.0 out of 5.