Healthcare in Taft, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
4.8pp 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
31.8%
Arthritis
20.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.4%
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
20.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
36.8%
Lack of Support
29.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.6%
Mobility
15.2%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
25.2 mi
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc | 25.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 39.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Taft has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 15.4% of adults lack health insurance. 68.8% 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.