Healthcare in Vandenberg AFB, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.6%
14.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
2.7%
9.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp 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
16.9%
Arthritis
7.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
1.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.9%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
40.9%
Lack of Support
27.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.2%
Mobility
3.8%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
2.2%
Vision
2.5%
Self-Care
1.3%
Independent Living
5.7%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.5 mi
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc Valley Medical Center | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Marian Regional Medical Center | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital | 22.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| French Hospital Medical Center | 35.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Sierra Vista | 41.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Vandenberg AFB has an obesity rate of 21.6%, which is 14.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 61.4% 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 2.8 out of 5.