Healthcare in Porterville, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.0%
9.4pp 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
34.2%
Arthritis
20.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
29.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.2%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
9.2%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.6 mi
Porterville Developmental Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville Developmental Center | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Sierra View Medical Center | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Tulare | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Delano | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kaweah Health Medical Center | 29.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Porterville has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 20.0% of adults lack health insurance. 67.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.