Healthcare in Watsonville, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.0%
4.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
22.7%
12.1pp 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
34.1%
Arthritis
19.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.6%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
39.6%
Lack of Support
30.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.6%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
19.8%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
9.3%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Watsonville Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville Community Hospital | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | 12.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dominican Hospital | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Natividad Medical Center | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Watsonville has an obesity rate of 32.0%, which is 4.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 22.7% of adults lack health insurance. 66.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.