Healthcare in Fort Bragg, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.3%

5.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.9%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.8%

1.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

1.1pp above 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

38.4%

Arthritis

28.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.9%

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

18.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.9%

Loneliness

35.2%

Lack of Support

25.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.0%

Mobility

19.1%

Cognitive

17.4%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

7.3%

Self-Care

5.5%

Independent Living

11.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

4

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.2 mi

Mendocino Coast District Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mendocino Coast District Hospital6.2 miCritical Access Hospitals1/5✓
Adventist Health Howard Memorial24.4 miCritical Access Hospitals5/5✓
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley35.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital45.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Fort Bragg has an obesity rate of 30.3%, which is 5.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.