Healthcare in Freedom, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.5%
7.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
6.2pp 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
32.7%
Arthritis
17.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.6%
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
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
27.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.1%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Watsonville Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville Community Hospital | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | 11.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dominican Hospital | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Natividad Medical Center | 17.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Freedom has an obesity rate of 28.5%, which is 7.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 67.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.