Healthcare in Santa Cruz, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.5%
11.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.0%
3.9pp 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
30.7%
Arthritis
18.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.7%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.6%
Mobility
10.3%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | 2.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dominican Hospital | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Watsonville Community Hospital | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital | 16.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Santa Cruz has an obesity rate of 24.5%, which is 11.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp 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. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.