Healthcare in Ferndale, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.6%

5.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.4%

1.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.9%

1.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.4%

4.2pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.7%

Arthritis

31.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.4%

Loneliness

32.9%

Lack of Support

24.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.5%

Mobility

18.8%

Cognitive

15.8%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

10.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.1 mi

Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital7.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Providence St Joseph Hospital16.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Sempervirens16.6 miPsychiatric—✓
Mad River Community Hospital21.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital42.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Ferndale has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. 75.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.