Healthcare in Los Alamos, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.8%
9.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.3%
2.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
33.7%
Arthritis
23.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.3%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.6%
Mobility
13.2%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.4 mi
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc Valley Medical Center | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital | 12.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Marian Regional Medical Center | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | 32.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital | 33.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Los Alamos has an obesity rate of 26.8%, which is 9.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 72.1% 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 3.3 out of 5.