Healthcare in Kernville, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp 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
43.4%
Arthritis
37.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.9%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.9%
Mobility
24.5%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
7.7%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
Kern Valley Healthcare District
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Valley Healthcare District | 9.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kern Medical Center | 27.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sierra View Medical Center | 30.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 32.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 41.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Kernville has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 2.0 out of 5.