Healthcare in Potomac Park, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.0%
6.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.4%
6.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
31.6%
21.0pp 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
33.9%
Arthritis
21.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.8%
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
23.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
40.3%
Lack of Support
33.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.7%
Mobility
25.0%
Cognitive
26.7%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
15.5%
Self-Care
9.2%
Independent Living
16.0%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc | 5.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kern Medical Center | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Potomac Park has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 31.6% of adults lack health insurance. 68.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.