Healthcare in Furnace Creek, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.0%

5.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.9%

1.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.1%

3.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

2.3pp 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

40.1%

Arthritis

30.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.0%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.9%

Loneliness

32.7%

Lack of Support

25.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.9%

Mobility

18.2%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

6.3%

Self-Care

5.0%

Independent Living

9.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Furnace Creek has an obesity rate of 31.0%, which is 5.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.