Healthcare in Waukena, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.1%
1.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
7.6pp 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
34.7%
Arthritis
21.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.3%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
29.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.6%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
8.2%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Adventist Health Tulare
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Tulare | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Hanford | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Kaweah Health Medical Center | 19.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Porterville Developmental Center | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Adventist Health Delano | 30.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Waukena has an obesity rate of 35.1%, which is 1.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 18.2% of adults lack health insurance. 67.2% 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 2.5 out of 5.