Healthcare in Morro Bay, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.9%

10.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.8%

1.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.2%

0.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.7%

4.9pp below 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

38.7%

Arthritis

29.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.0%

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

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.8%

Loneliness

31.3%

Lack of Support

22.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.4%

Mobility

14.6%

Cognitive

11.9%

Hearing

7.9%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.8 mi

Adventist Health Sierra Vista

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Adventist Health Sierra Vista	8.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Adventist Health Twin Cities	14.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
French Hospital Medical Center	16.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Marian Regional Medical Center	46.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Morro Bay has an obesity rate of 25.9%, which is 10.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.