Healthcare in San Jose, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.7%
12.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.4%
5.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
16.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.9%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.4%
Loneliness
39.6%
Lack of Support
30.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.9%
Mobility
10.9%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
2.9%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Regional Medical Center Of San Jose
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Medical Center Of San Jose | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Clara Valley Medical Center | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility-Sant | 5.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
San Jose has an obesity rate of 23.7%, which is 12.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.4%, 5.1pp below the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 70.3% 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 2.8 out of 5.