Healthcare in South Taft, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.0%
9.4pp 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
31.2%
Arthritis
20.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.3%
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
22.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
39.0%
Lack of Support
30.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.7%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
22.8%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
9.4%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
12.6%
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
26.6 mi
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc | 26.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 30.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital | 30.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield | 30.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 40.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
South Taft has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 20.0% of adults lack health insurance. 68.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.