Healthcare in Lawndale, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.4%

6.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.9%

3.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.8%

0.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.7%

5.1pp 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

35.0%

Arthritis

18.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.1%

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

18.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.9%

Loneliness

42.8%

Lack of Support

33.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.4%

Mobility

15.5%

Cognitive

18.3%

Hearing

5.4%

Vision

7.8%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

10.0%

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

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.2 mi

Memorial Hospital Of Gardena

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Memorial Hospital Of Gardena3.2 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance3.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Centinela Hospital Medical Center4.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Del Amo Hospital5.6 miPsychiatric
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital6.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Lawndale has an obesity rate of 29.4%, which is 6.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 15.7% of adults lack health insurance. 69.2% 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 2.5 out of 5.