Healthcare in Joshua Tree, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.4%
2.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
38.7%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.7%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
25.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.5%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
Hi-Desert Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-Desert Medical Center | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Nh Twentynine Palms | 16.5 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Desert Regional Medical Center | 22.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | 25.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Joshua Tree has an obesity rate of 33.4%, which is 2.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.