Healthcare in Kennedy Meadows, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.0%
5.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
5.1pp 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
44.7%
Arthritis
35.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.0%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.1%
Mobility
21.5%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
10.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
33.1 mi
Kern Valley Healthcare District
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Valley Healthcare District | 33.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ridgecrest Regional Hospital | 37.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southern Inyo Hospital | 41.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sierra View Medical Center | 43.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Kennedy Meadows has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.