Healthcare in Pajaro Dunes, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.9%
12.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
24.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.9%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.3%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
14.0%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
3.7%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.0 mi
Watsonville Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville Community Hospital | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | 12.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Natividad Medical Center | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Dominican Hospital | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Pajaro Dunes has an obesity rate of 23.9%, which is 12.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 72.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.