Healthcare in Taft Heights, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.4%
1.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.0%
4.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
5.1pp 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
32.3%
Arthritis
22.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.0%
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
24.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.0%
Loneliness
38.5%
Lack of Support
29.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.9%
Mobility
18.6%
Cognitive
23.0%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
13.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
27.1 mi
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc | 27.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 30.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital | 30.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield | 30.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 41.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Taft Heights has an obesity rate of 37.4%, which is 1.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.0%, 4.5pp above the national average. About 15.7% of adults lack health insurance. 68.9% 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.