Healthcare in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.0%
6.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp 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
32.3%
Arthritis
21.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.9%
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
23.5%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.9%
Mobility
13.3%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.0 mi
Barton Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Memorial Hospital | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Incline Village Community Hospital | 23.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Carson Valley Health | 24.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Tahoe Forest Hospital | 31.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
South Lake Tahoe has an obesity rate of 30.0%, which is 6.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 70.3% 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 3.7 out of 5.