Healthcare in Palo Alto, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
20.2%
15.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.3%
5.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.1%
2.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.4%
7.2pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
19.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.2%
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
11.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.3%
Loneliness
34.6%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.2%
Mobility
8.8%
Cognitive
8.2%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
4.5%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Palo Alto Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Va Medical Center | 1.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lucile Salter Packard Children'S Hsp At Stanford | 1.3 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Stanford Health Care | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| El Camino Hospital | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Palo Alto has an obesity rate of 20.2%, which is 15.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 3.4% of adults lack health insurance. 74.6% 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 4.5 out of 5.