Healthcare in Half Moon Bay, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.5%

10.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.0%

2.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

3.5pp 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

39.5%

Arthritis

25.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.1%

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

13.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.0%

Loneliness

32.0%

Lack of Support

22.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.9%

Mobility

12.9%

Cognitive

11.4%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

6.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.1 mi

Peninsula Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Peninsula Medical Center	8.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
San Mateo Medical Center	8.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Sequoia Hospital	9.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco	13.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City	13.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Half Moon Bay has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 73.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.8 out of 5.