Healthcare in Pajaro, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.0%
0.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
29.0%
18.4pp 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
32.1%
Arthritis
16.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.2%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
39.7%
Lack of Support
32.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.1%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
23.4%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
11.4%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
12.3%
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
3.1 mi
Watsonville Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville Community Hospital | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Natividad Medical Center | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | 14.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dominican Hospital | 16.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz | 16.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Pajaro has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 29.0% of adults lack health insurance. 65.7% 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.