Healthcare in Kensington, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

23.7%

12.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.7%

4.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.2%

2.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

2.8%

7.8pp 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

39.1%

Arthritis

25.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

3.2%

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

11.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.7%

Loneliness

29.1%

Lack of Support

18.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

21.7%

Mobility

9.6%

Cognitive

7.8%

Hearing

6.1%

Vision

2.7%

Self-Care

2.1%

Independent Living

4.7%

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

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.7 mi

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp	3.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center	5.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Ucsf Benioff Children'S Hospital Oakland	5.0 mi	Childrens	—	✓
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond	6.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Highland Hospital	8.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Kensington has an obesity rate of 23.7%, which is 12.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 2.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 2.8 out of 5.