Healthcare in Lafayette, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.6%
11.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.9%
3.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.1%
7.5pp 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
37.5%
Arthritis
23.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.8%
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
12.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.8%
Mobility
9.4%
Cognitive
8.7%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
5.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.5 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Contra Costa Regional Medical Center | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Lafayette has an obesity rate of 24.6%, which is 11.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 3.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% 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.