Healthcare in Lemon Grove, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.6%
7.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
34.0%
Arthritis
21.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
31.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.9%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.1 mi
Grossmont Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grossmont Hospital | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health Syste | 3.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Paradise Valley Hospital | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Nmc San Diego | 6.5 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
Lemon Grove has an obesity rate of 28.6%, which is 7.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 72.8% 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 3.3 out of 5.