Healthcare in La Palma, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
19.7%
16.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.6%
7.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp 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
39.1%
Arthritis
18.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.4%
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
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.6%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
30.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.3%
Mobility
12.1%
Cognitive
10.7%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.0%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Palma Intercommunity Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| College Hospital | 2.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Uci Health - Los Alamitos | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| West Anaheim Medical Center | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Anaheim Community Hospital, Llc | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
La Palma has an obesity rate of 19.7%, which is 16.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.6%, 7.9pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.