Healthcare in South Gate, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.0%
5.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
23.2%
12.6pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
17.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
43.9%
Lack of Support
34.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.8%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
9.4%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Saint Francis Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Community Hospital Of Huntington Park | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
South Gate has an obesity rate of 31.0%, which is 5.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 23.2% of adults lack health insurance. 67.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.