Healthcare in Lakewood, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.2%
11.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.0%
4.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
19.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.9%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.0%
Loneliness
40.0%
Lack of Support
30.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.3%
Mobility
11.9%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Uci Health-Lakewood
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uci Health-Lakewood | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| College Hospital | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| College Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Care Miller Children'S & Women'S Hosp Lb | 4.2 mi | Childrens | — | — |
Lakewood has an obesity rate of 24.2%, which is 11.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 72.6% 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 2.0 out of 5.