Healthcare in Lancaster, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.6%

5.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.6%

0.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.9%

2.3pp above 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

34.9%

Arthritis

20.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.1%

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

19.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

43.1%

Lack of Support

33.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.1%

Mobility

16.1%

Cognitive

18.6%

Hearing

5.6%

Vision

7.4%

Self-Care

5.4%

Independent Living

10.6%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.1 mi

Antelope Valley Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Antelope Valley Hospital2.1 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Palmdale Regional Medical Center11.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley34.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital35.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Glendale Adventist Medical Center36.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓

Lancaster has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 12.9% of adults lack health insurance. 70.8% 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.