Healthcare in Norwalk, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.9%
9.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.9%
5.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
4.8pp 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
36.1%
Arthritis
17.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.3%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.9%
Loneliness
42.1%
Lack of Support
33.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.3%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Coast Plaza Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Plaza Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Dept Of State Hospitals - Metropolitan - Psy | In city | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| College Hospital | 2.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
Norwalk has an obesity rate of 26.9%, which is 9.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 15.4% of adults lack health insurance. 70.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.