Healthcare in Novato, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.4%
13.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp below 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
36.6%
Arthritis
25.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.7%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
13.2%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Novato Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novato Community Hospital | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Vallejo | 16.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Novato has an obesity rate of 22.4%, which is 13.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 73.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.