Healthcare in Walker, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.5%
4.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
3.5pp 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
40.9%
Arthritis
32.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.0%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
31.9%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.7%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.9 mi
Carson Valley Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Valley Health | 18.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| South Lyon Medical Center | 28.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mount Grant General Hospital | 37.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Barton Memorial Hospital | 40.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center | 47.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Walker has an obesity rate of 31.5%, which is 4.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 3.7 out of 5.