Healthcare in Thermal, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.8%
7.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
29.1%
18.5pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
20.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.1%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
41.1%
Lack of Support
33.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.7%
Mobility
22.1%
Cognitive
23.9%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
12.5%
Self-Care
7.4%
Independent Living
13.6%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.4 mi
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | 19.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Desert Regional Medical Center | 29.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hi-Desert Medical Center | 37.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Nh Twentynine Palms | 42.3 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
Thermal has an obesity rate of 43.8%, which is 7.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 29.1% of adults lack health insurance. 66.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.