Healthcare in Shafter, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
23.4%
12.8pp above 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
30.9%
Arthritis
18.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.5%
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
21.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
38.9%
Lack of Support
31.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.9%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
22.0%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
10.2%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.1 mi
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc | 12.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Shafter has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 23.4% of adults lack health insurance. 67.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.