Healthcare in South Whittier, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.2%
7.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.7%
4.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
5.0pp 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
35.0%
Arthritis
17.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.0%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.7%
Loneliness
41.4%
Lack of Support
31.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.9%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.4 mi
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Hospital Medical Center | 1.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Pih Health Hospital-Whittier | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Coast Plaza Hospital | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Dept Of State Hospitals - Metropolitan - Psy | 3.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| College Hospital | 5.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
South Whittier has an obesity rate of 28.2%, which is 7.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 15.6% of adults lack health insurance. 69.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.