Healthcare in Soquel, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.0%
11.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.7%
2.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp 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
36.9%
Arthritis
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.3%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.2%
Mobility
12.1%
Cognitive
11.7%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.5%
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
2.8 mi
Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | 2.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dominican Hospital | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Watsonville Community Hospital | 11.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital | 12.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Soquel has an obesity rate of 25.0%, which is 11.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 74.0% 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.