Healthcare in Mojave, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.4%

3.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.9%

1.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.4%

3.5pp 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.2%

Arthritis

24.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

23.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.9%

Loneliness

39.5%

Lack of Support

32.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.2%

Mobility

21.8%

Cognitive

22.8%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

9.9%

Self-Care

7.0%

Independent Living

13.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

19.4 mi

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

Loading map…
HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley19.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Antelope Valley Hospital20.7 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Palmdale Regional Medical Center31.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Kern Valley Healthcare District44.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Kern Medical Center45.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Mojave has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 17.1% of adults lack health insurance. 71.6% 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.