Healthcare in Palm Desert, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.5%
2.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp 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
43.6%
Arthritis
34.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
14.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
22.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.0%
Mobility
18.7%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Eisenhower Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Desert Regional Medical Center | 14.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hi-Desert Medical Center | 28.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital | 30.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Palm Desert has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.