Healthcare in Los Gatos, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.8%
13.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.3%
7.3pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
21.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.5%
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
12.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.7%
Mobility
9.8%
Cognitive
8.8%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
4.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Good Samaritan Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital | 4.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Santa Clara Valley Medical Center | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility-Sant | 8.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Los Gatos has an obesity rate of 22.8%, which is 13.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 3.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% 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 2.7 out of 5.