Healthcare in Torrance, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
20.3%
15.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.3%
6.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
19.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.5%
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
13.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.3%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
28.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.6%
Mobility
10.9%
Cognitive
10.7%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
5.9%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.6 mi
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance | 0.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Del Amo Hospital | 1.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital Of Gardena | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Torrance has an obesity rate of 20.3%, which is 15.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.3%, 6.2pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.