Healthcare in Scotts Valley, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.9%
12.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.1%
2.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
6.2pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
23.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.5%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.0%
Mobility
11.4%
Cognitive
11.1%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Dominican Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Hospital | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | 5.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital | 10.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Scotts Valley has an obesity rate of 23.9%, which is 12.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 4.4% of adults lack health insurance. 74.1% 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 3.5 out of 5.