Healthcare in San Luis Obispo, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.4%
9.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.2%
2.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
29.9%
Arthritis
19.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.7%
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
20.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.2%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.2%
Mobility
11.7%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
2.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.6 mi
French Hospital Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Hospital Medical Center | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Sierra Vista | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Twin Cities | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Marian Regional Medical Center | 33.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lompoc Valley Medical Center | 48.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
San Luis Obispo has an obesity rate of 26.4%, which is 9.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 69.1% 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 2.6 out of 5.