Healthcare in Mount Shasta, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.4%

4.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.6%

1.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.1%

1.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.9%

4.7pp 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

40.0%

Arthritis

32.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.0%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.6%

Loneliness

31.6%

Lack of Support

22.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.1%

Mobility

18.0%

Cognitive

14.7%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

9.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

3

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Mercy Medical Center Of Mt Shasta

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mercy Medical Center Of Mt ShastaIn cityCritical Access Hospitals3/5✓
Fairchild Medical Center34.9 miCritical Access Hospitals1/5✓
Mayers Memorial Hospital49.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Mount Shasta has an obesity rate of 31.4%, which is 4.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.