Healthcare in Walnut Creek, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.2%
11.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.0%
4.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.7%
2.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
6.4pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
25.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.3%
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
12.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.0%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.9%
Mobility
11.2%
Cognitive
9.3%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
5.8%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.0 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| John Muir Behavioral Health Center | 6.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Contra Costa Regional Medical Center | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Walnut Creek has an obesity rate of 24.2%, which is 11.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 4.2% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% 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 3.3 out of 5.