Healthcare in Lake Forest, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.5%
12.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
35.5%
Arthritis
18.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.3%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
26.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.0%
Mobility
11.0%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Providence Mission Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Mission Hospital | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Hospital At Mission | 3.0 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Hoag Orthopedic Institute | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health, Llc | 6.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Lake Forest has an obesity rate of 23.5%, which is 12.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.