Healthcare in Wasco, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.9%
2.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
26.1%
15.5pp above 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
30.0%
Arthritis
16.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.5%
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
21.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
40.0%
Lack of Support
34.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.8%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
22.8%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
10.4%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.2 mi
Adventist Health Delano
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Delano | 16.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Wasco has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 26.1% of adults lack health insurance. 65.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.