Healthcare in San Marcos, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.3%
10.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp 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
32.5%
Arthritis
19.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.7%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
28.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.7%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.6%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.2 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos | 1.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Palomar Health Downtown Campus | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Tri-City Medical Center | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Aurora San Diego | 10.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
San Marcos has an obesity rate of 25.3%, which is 10.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 72.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.