Healthcare in Salinas, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.8%
3.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
22.4%
11.8pp 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
32.9%
Arthritis
17.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
31.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.1%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Natividad Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natividad Medical Center | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula | 13.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Watsonville Community Hospital | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | 27.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Salinas has an obesity rate of 32.8%, which is 3.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 22.4% of adults lack health insurance. 68.3% 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 2.8 out of 5.