Healthcare in Los Altos, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
19.7%
16.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.7%
5.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
2.5%
8.1pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
20.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
2.9%
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
10.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.7%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.4%
Mobility
8.8%
Cognitive
7.2%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
4.1%
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
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.0 mi
El Camino Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Hospital | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palo Alto Va Medical Center | 4.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lucile Salter Packard Children'S Hsp At Stanford | 4.3 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Stanford Health Care | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Los Altos has an obesity rate of 19.7%, which is 16.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.7%, 5.8pp below the national average. About 2.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% 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 4.3 out of 5.