Healthcare in Squirrel Mountain Valley, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.9%
0.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.5%
6.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
43.2%
Arthritis
38.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.2%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.1%
Mobility
27.2%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
12.2%
Vision
8.7%
Self-Care
7.3%
Independent Living
13.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Kern Valley Healthcare District
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Valley Healthcare District | 2.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kern Medical Center | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 30.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley | 36.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sierra View Medical Center | 37.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Squirrel Mountain Valley has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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.