Healthcare in Merced, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.7%
2.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
6.5pp 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
20.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.4%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
40.0%
Lack of Support
30.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.1%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
19.6%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
8.7%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.6 mi
Mercy Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Emanuel Medical Center | 25.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital Los Banos | 29.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| John C Fremont Healthcare District | 30.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Medical Center | 36.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Merced has an obesity rate of 33.7%, which is 2.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 17.1% of adults lack health insurance. 69.3% 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 2.0 out of 5.