Healthcare in Portola Valley, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.2%
14.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.5%
4.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.8%
2.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.2%
7.4pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.5%
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
11.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.5%
Loneliness
29.4%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.8%
Mobility
12.5%
Cognitive
8.9%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Palo Alto Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Va Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lucile Salter Packard Children'S Hsp At Stanford | 4.2 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Sequoia Hospital | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Stanford Health Care | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| El Camino Hospital | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Portola Valley has an obesity rate of 21.2%, which is 14.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 3.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 4.8 out of 5.