Healthcare in Lake San Marcos, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

22.4%

13.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.4%

4.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.3%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.9%

5.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

43.5%

Arthritis

33.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

15.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

12.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.4%

Loneliness

30.4%

Lack of Support

21.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.3%

Mobility

16.7%

Cognitive

10.3%

Hearing

9.8%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.6 mi

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos1.6 miAcute Care Hospitals
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas5.3 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Tri-City Medical Center7.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Palomar Health Downtown Campus10.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Aurora San Diego11.7 miPsychiatric

Lake San Marcos has an obesity rate of 22.4%, which is 13.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 4.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.