Healthcare in Santa Barbara, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.7%
10.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
33.2%
Arthritis
22.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.2%
Mobility
13.2%
Cognitive
14.0%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility | 4.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Community Memorial Hospital - Ojai | 27.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital | 27.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Santa Barbara has an obesity rate of 25.7%, which is 10.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 9.9% 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 5.0 out of 5.