Healthcare in Lawndale, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
42.8%
Lack of Support
33.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Memorial Hospital Of Gardena
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital Of Gardena | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Del Amo Hospital | 5.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
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.