Healthcare in San Mateo, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.0%
13.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.3%
4.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp 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
35.2%
Arthritis
19.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.6%
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
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.3%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.0%
Mobility
10.3%
Cognitive
11.4%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
San Mateo Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Medical Center | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Peninsula Medical Center | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sequoia Hospital | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
San Mateo has an obesity rate of 23.0%, which is 13.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 70.0% 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.