Healthcare in Lake San Marcos, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
12.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Tri-City Medical Center | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Palomar Health Downtown Campus | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Aurora San Diego | 11.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
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.