Healthcare in Foster City, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
17.8%
18.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.3%
7.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.7%
3.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
7.0pp 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
36.4%
Arthritis
17.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.6%
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
11.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.3%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
25.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.9%
Mobility
8.0%
Cognitive
8.1%
Hearing
4.4%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
1.8%
Independent Living
4.2%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
San Mateo Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Medical Center | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Peninsula Medical Center | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Rose Hospital | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | — |
| Sequoia Hospital | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Foster City has an obesity rate of 17.8%, which is 18.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.3%, 7.2pp below the national average. About 3.6% of adults lack health insurance. 72.4% 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 3.8 out of 5.