Healthcare in Poway, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.0%
13.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.3%
2.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp 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
35.7%
Arthritis
22.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.3%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.0%
Mobility
10.9%
Cognitive
11.4%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.2%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.5 mi
Palomar Medical Center Poway
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palomar Medical Center Poway | 0.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Aurora San Diego | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Palomar Health Downtown Campus | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Poway has an obesity rate of 23.0%, which is 13.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.