Healthcare in West Athens, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.3%
3.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.3%
5.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp 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
34.4%
Arthritis
20.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.6%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.3%
Loneliness
43.4%
Lack of Support
35.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.6%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
4.6%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Memorial Hospital Of Gardena
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital Of Gardena | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Community Hospital Of Huntington Park | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
West Athens has an obesity rate of 32.3%, which is 3.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 74.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.