Healthcare in Goleta, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.1%
12.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.6%
2.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
32.4%
Arthritis
21.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.3%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.1%
Mobility
11.9%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility | 5.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital | 19.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lompoc Valley Medical Center | 31.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Goleta has an obesity rate of 24.1%, which is 12.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 71.6% 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 3.7 out of 5.