Healthcare in Oakland, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.6%
8.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
near 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
31.3%
Arthritis
19.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.4%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
39.2%
Lack of Support
28.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.4%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Alameda Hospital | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ucsf Benioff Children'S Hospital Oakland | 2.1 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility | 3.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Oakland has an obesity rate of 27.6%, which is 8.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 71.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.