Healthcare in Weldon, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.4%
1.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.3%
2.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.9%
6.0pp above 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
41.8%
Arthritis
36.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.3%
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
20.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.3%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.3%
Mobility
25.9%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
11.4%
Vision
8.7%
Self-Care
7.2%
Independent Living
13.4%
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
8.2 mi
Kern Valley Healthcare District
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Valley Healthcare District | 8.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kern Medical Center | 29.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ridgecrest Regional Hospital | 35.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 36.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley | 39.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Weldon has an obesity rate of 37.4%, which is 1.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.3%, 2.8pp above the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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.