Healthcare in Santa Monica, 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
21.3%
2.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.7%
3.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
6.0pp 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
35.8%
Arthritis
20.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.4%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.3%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.6%
Mobility
10.3%
Cognitive
11.4%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.2%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Saint John'S Health Center | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System | 3.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Santa Monica has an obesity rate of 23.0%, which is 13.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. 73.7% 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 3.8 out of 5.