Healthcare in Lynwood, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.7%
3.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.1%
3.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
23.8%
13.2pp 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
34.5%
Arthritis
17.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.9%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.1%
Loneliness
45.1%
Lack of Support
35.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.5%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
21.7%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
10.3%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Saint Francis Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Medical Center | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Community Hospital Of Huntington Park | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lynwood has an obesity rate of 32.7%, which is 3.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 23.8% of adults lack health insurance. 67.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.