Healthcare in University of California-Santa Barbara, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
14.7%
21.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
1.7%
10.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp 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
13.4%
Arthritis
4.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
0.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.2%
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
22.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
47.6%
Lack of Support
29.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.5%
Mobility
2.9%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
1.9%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
1.1%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility | 4.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital | 21.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lompoc Valley Medical Center | 32.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
University of California-Santa Barbara has an obesity rate of 14.7%, which is 21.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 61.7% 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 3.7 out of 5.