Healthcare in Weed, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.9%
4.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
34.2%
Arthritis
24.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.8%
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
20.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
26.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.6%
Mobility
16.0%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.4 mi
Mercy Medical Center Of Mt Shasta
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center Of Mt Shasta | 7.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Fairchild Medical Center | 27.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Weed has an obesity rate of 31.9%, which is 4.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 71.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.