Healthcare in La Mesa, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.3%
9.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
33.1%
Arthritis
21.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
23.1%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
27.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.3%
Mobility
12.1%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.5 mi
Grossmont Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grossmont Hospital | 0.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health Syste | 0.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Rady Children'S Hospital - San Diego | 7.1 mi | Childrens | — | — |
La Mesa has an obesity rate of 26.3%, which is 9.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 73.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.