Healthcare in Paramount, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.4%
4.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.6%
3.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.4%
9.8pp 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
34.4%
Arthritis
17.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.5%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.6%
Loneliness
44.4%
Lack of Support
35.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.0%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
9.0%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
10.8%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Pih Health Downey Hospital | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Uci Health-Lakewood | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Paramount has an obesity rate of 31.4%, which is 4.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.6%, 3.9pp below the national average. About 20.4% of adults lack health insurance. 68.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.