Healthcare in Redwood City, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.7%
11.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.3%
3.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.8%
3.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
33.8%
Arthritis
18.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
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
20.3%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
25.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.4%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| San Mateo Medical Center | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Stanford Health Care | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sequoia Hospital | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Palo Alto Va Medical Center | 8.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
Redwood City has an obesity rate of 24.7%, which is 11.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 68.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.8 out of 5.